PINKS

Simple Pink

#F9A3AA

RGB 249, 163, 170 · HSL 355°, 88%, 81% · CMYK 0, 35, 32, 2

Simple Pink is #F9A3AA in HEX — rgb(249, 163, 170), hsl(355°, 88%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 32%, 2%).

Simple Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 355°, 88%, 81%. 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#F9A3AA

RGB249, 163, 170

HSL355°, 88%, 81%

HSV355°, 35%, 98%

CMYK0, 35, 32, 2

Decimal16360362

CSS RGBrgb(249, 163, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 88%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Simple Pink DE5087

Exact match

Dulux

Elegant Bloom S04H4

ΔE 2 · #F6A4A8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 2.8 · #F1A1A6

Valspar

Sweet Sixteen 1006-2A

ΔE 3.5 · #F29FAB

Behr

Blushing Apricot 200A-3

ΔE 3.6 · #FFACB5

Benjamin Moore

Heartbeat 1319

ΔE 3.7 · #EF999F

Vista Paint

Patient Pink K-659

ΔE 4.2 · #FFAAAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 4.2 · #FAA4A3

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 4.6 · #EC9B9D

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 5.7 · #ED939D

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 9.8 · #DE9B98

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11.4 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.5 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.2 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 24.7 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#F9A3AA

#A4F9F2

Analogous

#F9A4D6

#F9A3AA

#F9C7A4

Triadic

#F9A3AA

#ABF9A4

#A4ABF9

Split-Complementary

#F9A3AA

#A4F9C7

#A4D6F9

Tetradic

#F9A3AA

#D6F9A4

#A4F9F2

#C7A4F9

Monochromatic

#F01426

#F55C69

#F9A3AA

#FDE7E9

Rectangle

#F9A3AA

#F9F2A4

#A4F9F2

#A4ABF9

Compound

#F9A3AA

#F9C7A4

#A4F9F2

#A4D6F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAB6BC

#F8CCD0

#F8E4E5

Darker

#F85260

#E00416

#84000B

Saturation

#DBC2C4

#F9A4AB

#FCA1A9

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9A3AA

#CDC6A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9A3AA

#B6B6A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9A3AA

#F7A6AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Simple 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

#FAA79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9A3AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7ACBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#74EBE1

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: #F9A3AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9A3AA;

CSS Variable

--color-simple-pink: #F9A3AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simple-pink': '#F9A3AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9A3AA] text-[#F9A3AA]

SCSS

$simple-pink: #F9A3AA;

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#EE989E · ΔE 4.1

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#F2AAB3 · ΔE 6.3

Coral Pink

#F9ABBA · ΔE 6.4

Full Bloom

#FEACBD · ΔE 6.7

Blush Tone

#FDACBD · ΔE 6.8

Tickled Pink

#FFB3BD · ΔE 7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9A3AA?

#F9A3AA is Simple Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9A3AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simple Pink?

Simple 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 Simple Pink?

Simple 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 Simple Pink?

You can download Simple 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 Simple Pink?

The hex code is #F9A3AA. In RGB it's 249, 163, 170, and in HSL it's 355°, 88%, 81%.

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