PINKS

Pearly

#F9BFB9

RGB 249, 191, 185 · HSL 6°, 84%, 85% · CMYK 0, 23, 26, 2

Pearly is #F9BFB9 in HEX — rgb(249, 191, 185), hsl(6°, 84%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 26%, 2%).

Pearly pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 84%, 85%. 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#F9BFB9

RGB249, 191, 185

HSL6°, 84%, 85%

HSV6°, 26%, 98%

CMYK0, 23, 26, 2

Decimal16367545

CSS RGBrgb(249, 191, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 84%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pearly 2171-50

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Ladylike DE5121

ΔE 2 · #FFC3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 2.5 · #F4BDB3

Behr

Flamingo Feather M180-3

ΔE 2.6 · #F2BDB9

Dulux

Dress Up S06G2

ΔE 2.7 · #FAC5BF

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 2.7 · #FAC5BE

PPG

Rosewine 1188-3

ΔE 2.8 · #F7C2BF

Vista Paint

Pinkathon C-60

ΔE 3.5 · #EFBCB8

Valspar

Salmon Bisque 2003-4B

ΔE 3.5 · #F6C4BC

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 4.8 · #F0B3B2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 5.3 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 8.1 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 10.2 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.3 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.7 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 21.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F9BFB9

#B9F2F9

Analogous

#F9B9D2

#F9BFB9

#F9DFB9

Triadic

#F9BFB9

#B9F9BF

#BFB9F9

Split-Complementary

#F9BFB9

#B9F9DF

#B9D2F9

Tetradic

#F9BFB9

#D2F9B9

#B9F2F9

#DFB9F9

Monochromatic

#ED3F2C

#F37F72

#F9BFB9

#FDEAE8

Rectangle

#F9BFB9

#F2F9B9

#B9F2F9

#BFB9F9

Compound

#F9BFB9

#F9DFB9

#B9F2F9

#B9D2F9

Variations

Lighter

#FACCC7

#F8DBD8

#F9EBEA

Darker

#F57465

#E51F09

#881002

Saturation

#E2D1CF

#F9BFB9

#FCBDB6

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9BFB9

#DBD5B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9BFB9

#CACABA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9BFB9

#F8BFC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pearly 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

#FABCA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9BFB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C1CA

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.

#86E1EB

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: #F9BFB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9BFB9;

CSS Variable

--color-pearly: #F9BFB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearly': '#F9BFB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9BFB9] text-[#F9BFB9]

SCSS

$pearly: #F9BFB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9BFB9?

#F9BFB9 is Pearly, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9BFB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearly?

Pearly 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 Pearly?

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

Where can I download Pearly?

You can download Pearly 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 Pearly?

The hex code is #F9BFB9. In RGB it's 249, 191, 185, and in HSL it's 6°, 84%, 85%.

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