PINKS

Salmon Pink

#F6A09D

RGB 246, 160, 157 · HSL 2°, 83%, 79% · CMYK 0, 35, 36, 4

Salmon Pink is #F6A09D in HEX — rgb(246, 160, 157), hsl(2°, 83%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 36%, 4%).

Salmon Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 83%, 79%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F6A09D

RGB246, 160, 157

HSL2°, 83%, 79%

HSV2°, 36%, 96%

CMYK0, 35, 36, 4

Decimal16162973

CSS RGBrgb(246, 160, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 83%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Nosegay C-1085

ΔE 1.5 · #F7A3A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 1.9 · #FAA4A3

Valspar

Peach Burst 1008-1C

ΔE 2.8 · #F39998

Dulux

Corally S05H4

ΔE 2.9 · #FEA59F

Dunn-Edwards

Salmon Upstream DE5109

ΔE 3.1 · #FFA8A6

Behr

Priceless Coral M180-4

ΔE 3.7 · #EA9B98

Benjamin Moore

Minstrel 1297

ΔE 4.9 · #E79B96

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 5.4 · #F1A1A6

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 5.6 · #ED9190

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 6.3 · #E59C93

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.4 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.4 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.1 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15.5 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 23 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F6A09D

#9DF3F6

Analogous

#F69DC6

#F6A09D

#F6CC9D

Triadic

#F6A09D

#9DF6A0

#A09DF6

Split-Complementary

#F6A09D

#9DF6CC

#9DC6F6

Tetradic

#F6A09D

#C6F69D

#9DF3F6

#CC9DF6

Monochromatic

#E51C15

#EF5C57

#F6A09D

#FCE4E3

#FDE8E8

Rectangle

#F6A09D

#F3F69D

#9DF3F6

#A09DF6

Compound

#F6A09D

#F6CC9D

#9DF3F6

#9DC6F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8B3B1

#F6CAC8

#F7E2E1

Darker

#F3554F

#D4100A

#7E0703

Saturation

#D7BDBC

#F6A09D

#FA9C98

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6A09D

#CBC39B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6A09D

#B3B39D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6A09D

#F4A2A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Salmon Pink 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

#F8A591

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6A09D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5AAB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#70E2E6

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #F6A09D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6A09D;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-pink: #F6A09D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-pink': '#F6A09D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6A09D] text-[#F6A09D]

SCSS

$salmon-pink: #F6A09D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6A09D?

#F6A09D is Salmon Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6A09D warm or cool?

Salmon Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salmon Pink?

Salmon Pink 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 Salmon Pink?

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

Where can I download Salmon Pink?

You can download Salmon Pink 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 Salmon Pink?

The hex code is #F6A09D. In RGB it's 246, 160, 157, and in HSL it's 2°, 83%, 79%.

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