PINKS

Precious Pink

#F6B5B6

RGB 246, 181, 182 · HSL 359°, 78%, 84% · CMYK 0, 26, 26, 4

Precious Pink is #F6B5B6 in HEX — rgb(246, 181, 182), hsl(359°, 78%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 26%, 4%).

Precious Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 359°, 78%, 84%. 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#F6B5B6

RGB246, 181, 182

HSL359°, 78%, 84%

HSV359°, 26%, 96%

CMYK0, 26, 26, 4

Decimal16168374

CSS RGBrgb(246, 181, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 78%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Precious Pink 1185-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Desert Bloom K-668

ΔE 1.1 · #F8B8B9

Benjamin Moore

Delicate 2008-50

ΔE 2 · #FCBABA

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 2.1 · #F0B3B2

Behr

Antique Cameo 220C-3

ΔE 2.4 · #F5B0B0

Dulux

Dolls House S03H3

ΔE 3.1 · #F2AEB3

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 3.4 · #F7B1AE

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 4.6 · #EEB5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Petals Unfolding 1092

ΔE 4.7 · #F3BBC0

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.9 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 6.2 · #ECABA3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.6 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 9.6 · #DFB5B0

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.3 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 15 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.3 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#F6B5B6

#B6F6F5

Analogous

#F6B6D7

#F6B5B6

#F6D5B6

Triadic

#F6B5B6

#B7F6B6

#B6B7F6

Split-Complementary

#F6B5B6

#B6F6D5

#B6D7F6

Tetradic

#F6B5B6

#D7F6B6

#B6F6F5

#D5B6F6

Monochromatic

#E52E31

#EE7274

#F6B5B6

#FCE8E9

Rectangle

#F6B5B6

#F6F5B6

#B6F6F5

#B6B7F6

Compound

#F6B5B6

#F6D5B6

#B6F6F5

#B6D7F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8C5C6

#F7D6D7

#F9E9E9

Darker

#F06769

#DB1114

#820709

Saturation

#E0CDCD

#F6B6B7

#FBB2B3

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6B5B6

#D4CEB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6B5B6

#C2C2B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6B5B6

#F4B7BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Precious 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

#F8B4A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6B5B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5B9C8

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.

#86E6E5

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: #F6B5B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6B5B6;

CSS Variable

--color-precious-pink: #F6B5B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'precious-pink': '#F6B5B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6B5B6] text-[#F6B5B6]

SCSS

$precious-pink: #F6B5B6;

Similar Colors

Delicate Rose

#FBB9B9 · ΔE 1.6

Fashion Pink

#FFB6B6 · ΔE 3.5

Smashing Pink

#FEC1BF · ΔE 4.4

Sailor's Delight

#F3BCBA · ΔE 4.5

Hearts Delight

#E9B2B4 · ΔE 4.5

Confetti

#F7B4BE · ΔE 4.7

Mixed Fruit

#FFBEB8 · ΔE 4.7

Dawn Pink

#FFB9B3 · ΔE 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6B5B6?

#F6B5B6 is Precious Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6B5B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Precious Pink?

Precious 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 Precious Pink?

Precious 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 Precious Pink?

You can download Precious 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 Precious Pink?

The hex code is #F6B5B6. In RGB it's 246, 181, 182, and in HSL it's 359°, 78%, 84%.

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