PINKS

Pink

#F9E6ED

RGB 249, 230, 237 · HSL 338°, 61%, 94% · CMYK 0, 8, 5, 2

Pink is #F9E6ED in HEX — rgb(249, 230, 237), hsl(338°, 61%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 5%, 2%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 61%, 94%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F9E6ED

RGB249, 230, 237

HSL338°, 61%, 94%

HSV338°, 8%, 98%

CMYK0, 8, 5, 2

Decimal16377581

CSS RGBrgb(249, 230, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 61%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2078-70

Exact match

Behr

Frolic 190C-1

ΔE 0.8 · #FBE7EF

Valspar

Pink Whisper 1002-2C

ΔE 1.1 · #F9E5EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Viola 1154

ΔE 1.4 · #F7E3EC

Dulux

Lafitte SP2C4

ΔE 1.7 · #F6E4EE

Vista Paint

Viola C-1153

ΔE 1.7 · #F6E2EB

Dunn-Edwards

Fairy Wings DE5028

ΔE 1.9 · #FFEBF2

PPG

Candy Mix 1181-1

ΔE 2.9 · #F3DFE3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.3 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.8 · #FDE7E5

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.9 · #E8DDE2

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.8 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 6.1 · #E9E2E2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.2 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8.4 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F9E6ED

#E6F9F2

Analogous

#F9E6F7

#F9E6ED

#F9E9E6

Triadic

#F9E6ED

#EDF9E6

#E6EDF9

Split-Complementary

#F9E6ED

#E6F9E9

#E6F7F9

Tetradic

#F9E6ED

#F7F9E6

#E6F9F2

#E9E6F9

Monochromatic

#DB6B94

#EAA9C1

#F9E6ED

#FAEAF0

Rectangle

#F9E6ED

#F9F2E6

#E6F9F2

#E6EDF9

Compound

#F9E6ED

#F9E9E6

#E6F9F2

#E6F7F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAEBF1

#FBF1F5

#FCF7F9

Darker

#E897B5

#D6316E

#83173E

Saturation

#F2EDEF

#F9E6ED

#FCE3EC

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9E6ED

#EDEDEE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9E6ED

#E9E9EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9E6ED

#F8E8E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#FAD9CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9E6ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7DEF1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#9EE0C8

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: #F9E6ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9E6ED;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #F9E6ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#F9E6ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9E6ED] text-[#F9E6ED]

SCSS

$pink: #F9E6ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9E6ED?

#F9E6ED is Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9E6ED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #F9E6ED. In RGB it's 249, 230, 237, and in HSL it's 338°, 61%, 94%.

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