PINKS

Pouty Pink

#F9A7A4

RGB 249, 167, 164 · HSL 2°, 88%, 81% · CMYK 0, 33, 34, 2

Pouty Pink is #F9A7A4 in HEX — rgb(249, 167, 164), hsl(2°, 88%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 34%, 2%).

Pouty Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 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#F9A7A4

RGB249, 167, 164

HSL2°, 88%, 81%

HSV2°, 34%, 98%

CMYK0, 33, 34, 2

Decimal16361380

CSS RGBrgb(249, 167, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 88%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Nosegay C-1085

ΔE 1.5 · #F7A3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 1.9 · #F4A6A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 1.9 · #FAA4A3

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F6A09D

Dulux

Corally S05H4

ΔE 3.7 · #FEA59F

Valspar

Antique Coral 1007-2A

ΔE 3.8 · #EDA09F

Behr

Melon Sorbet P190-3

ΔE 4.3 · #FDABA0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 4.9 · #F1A1A6

Benjamin Moore

Minstrel 1297

ΔE 5.5 · #E79B96

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 6.6 · #E59C93

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7 · #FAA495

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 7.2 · #F0AFA8

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.2 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 21.1 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#F9A7A4

#A4F6F9

Analogous

#F9A4CC

#F9A7A4

#F9D1A4

Triadic

#F9A7A4

#A4F9A7

#A7A4F9

Split-Complementary

#F9A7A4

#A4F9D1

#A4CCF9

Tetradic

#F9A7A4

#CCF9A4

#A4F6F9

#D1A4F9

Monochromatic

#F01B14

#F5615C

#F9A7A4

#FDE8E7

Rectangle

#F9A7A4

#F6F9A4

#A4F6F9

#A7A4F9

Compound

#F9A7A4

#F9D1A4

#A4F6F9

#A4CCF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAB8B6

#F8CECC

#F8E4E4

Darker

#F85852

#E00B04

#840400

Saturation

#DBC3C2

#F9A7A4

#FCA4A1

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9A7A4

#D0C8A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9A7A4

#B8B8A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9A7A4

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pouty 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

#FAAA96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9A7A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7AFBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#74E7EB

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: #F9A7A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9A7A4;

CSS Variable

--color-pouty-pink: #F9A7A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pouty-pink': '#F9A7A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9A7A4] text-[#F9A7A4]

SCSS

$pouty-pink: #F9A7A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9A7A4?

#F9A7A4 is Pouty Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9A7A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pouty Pink?

Pouty 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 Pouty Pink?

Pouty 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 Pouty Pink?

You can download Pouty 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 Pouty Pink?

The hex code is #F9A7A4. In RGB it's 249, 167, 164, and in HSL it's 2°, 88%, 81%.

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