PINKS

Pinky Promise

#F5D1CF

RGB 245, 209, 207 · HSL 3°, 66%, 89% · CMYK 0, 15, 16, 4

Pinky Promise is #F5D1CF in HEX — rgb(245, 209, 207), hsl(3°, 66%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 16%, 4%).

Pinky Promise pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 3°, 66%, 89%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F5D1CF

RGB245, 209, 207

HSL3°, 66%, 89%

HSV3°, 16%, 96%

CMYK0, 15, 16, 4

Decimal16110031

CSS RGBrgb(245, 209, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 66%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tulip Pink 2001-6C

ΔE 0.9 · #F2CFCD

PPG

Lady Pink 1187-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F3D2CF

Benjamin Moore

Tippy 1282

ΔE 1.7 · #F4D4D2

Behr

Peach Sachet M200-1

ΔE 2.1 · #F9D7D5

Vista Paint

Pouf of Pink K-670

ΔE 2.3 · #FCD7D6

Dulux

Marshmallow Magic S05F1

ΔE 2.3 · #EFD0D0

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 2.6 · #F8D6D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Pink 1084

ΔE 2.7 · #FDD8D4

Dunn-Edwards

Fairytale Dream DE5113

ΔE 2.8 · #FACFCC

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 3.1 · #EDCDC7

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 3.2 · #EBCECB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.9 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 6.1 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.3 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 13.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F5D1CF

#D0F4F5

Analogous

#F5D0E1

#F5D1CF

#F5E5D0

Triadic

#F5D1CF

#D0F5D2

#D2D0F5

Split-Complementary

#F5D1CF

#D0F5E5

#D0E1F5

Tetradic

#F5D1CF

#E1F5D0

#D0F4F5

#E5D0F5

Monochromatic

#DB5851

#E89591

#F5D1CF

#FBEBEA

Rectangle

#F5D1CF

#F4F5D0

#D0F4F5

#D2D0F5

Compound

#F5D1CF

#F5E5D0

#D0F4F5

#D0E1F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7DBDA

#F8E6E5

#FAF1F1

Darker

#E88883

#D72B22

#801712

Saturation

#E9DEDD

#F5D2D0

#FACECC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5D1CF

#E2DECF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5D1CF

#D8D8CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5D1CF

#F4D1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinky Promise strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F7C9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#F5D1CF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E4CEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9BDFE3

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #F5D1CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5D1CF;

CSS Variable

--color-pinky-promise: #F5D1CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinky-promise': '#F5D1CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5D1CF] text-[#F5D1CF]

SCSS

$pinky-promise: #F5D1CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5D1CF?

#F5D1CF is Pinky Promise, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5D1CF warm or cool?

Pinky Promise reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pinky Promise?

Pinky Promise works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pinky Promise?

Pinky Promise pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pinky Promise?

You can download Pinky Promise on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pinky Promise?

The hex code is #F5D1CF. In RGB it's 245, 209, 207, and in HSL it's 3°, 66%, 89%.

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