PINKS

Pinktone

#F9CED1

RGB 249, 206, 209 · HSL 356°, 78%, 89% · CMYK 0, 17, 16, 2

Pinktone is #F9CED1 in HEX — rgb(249, 206, 209), hsl(356°, 78%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 16%, 2%).

Pinktone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 356°, 78%, 89%. 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#F9CED1

RGB249, 206, 209

HSL356°, 78%, 89%

HSV356°, 17%, 98%

CMYK0, 17, 16, 2

Decimal16371409

CSS RGBrgb(249, 206, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 78%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pinktone S03H1

ΔE 0.5 · #F9CED2

PPG

Kendall Rose 1185-2

ΔE 1.3 · #F7CCCD

Benjamin Moore

Cat's 1332

ΔE 1.5 · #FAD1D2

Behr

Demure Pink 210C-2

ΔE 1.7 · #FACDD3

Vista Paint

All Dressed Up C-1090

ΔE 2.2 · #F7CCCB

Hallman-Lindsay

All Dressed Up 1091

ΔE 2.2 · #F9CDCC

Valspar

Warm Pink 1006-2B

ΔE 2.8 · #FACDCB

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F4C9C8

Dunn-Edwards

Fairytale Dream DE5113

ΔE 3.1 · #FACFCC

Sherwin-Williams

Bella Pink SW6596

ΔE 4 · #F1C6C4

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 6.3 · #EDCDC7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.6 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 16.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#F9CED1

#CDF9F6

Analogous

#F9CDE6

#F9CED1

#F9E0CD

Triadic

#F9CED1

#D0F9CD

#CDD0F9

Split-Complementary

#F9CED1

#CDF9E0

#CDE6F9

Tetradic

#F9CED1

#E6F9CD

#CDF9F6

#E0CDF9

Monochromatic

#E84550

#F08990

#F9CED1

#FCE8EA

Rectangle

#F9CED1

#F9F6CD

#CDF9F6

#CDD0F9

Compound

#F9CED1

#F9E0CD

#CDF9F6

#CDE6F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAD7D9

#F9E3E4

#FBF0F1

Darker

#F27981

#E81220

#8A0710

Saturation

#EADCDD

#F9CDD0

#FCCACD

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9CED1

#E1DED1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9CED1

#D6D6D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9CED1

#F8CFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinktone 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

#FAC7B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9CED1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CCDC

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.

#95EAE4

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: #F9CED1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9CED1;

CSS Variable

--color-pinktone: #F9CED1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinktone': '#F9CED1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9CED1] text-[#F9CED1]

SCSS

$pinktone: #F9CED1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9CED1?

#F9CED1 is Pinktone, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9CED1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinktone?

Pinktone 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 Pinktone?

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

Where can I download Pinktone?

You can download Pinktone 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 Pinktone?

The hex code is #F9CED1. In RGB it's 249, 206, 209, and in HSL it's 356°, 78%, 89%.

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