PINKS

High Key Pink

#F9F0EF

RGB 249, 240, 239 · HSL 6°, 45%, 96% · CMYK 0, 4, 4, 2

High Key Pink is #F9F0EF in HEX — rgb(249, 240, 239), hsl(6°, 45%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 2%).

High Key Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 45%, 96%. 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#F9F0EF

RGB249, 240, 239

HSL6°, 45%, 96%

HSV6°, 4%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 4, 2

Decimal16380143

CSS RGBrgb(249, 240, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 45%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

High Key Pink SP2A4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Winged Angel K-687

ΔE 0.7 · #F9EFED

Hallman-Lindsay

Vienna Dawn 1153

ΔE 0.7 · #F7EFEF

Behr

Soft Lace W-B-110

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F1EF

Valspar

Naiveté 7001-21

ΔE 1.2 · #F7EFEC

Dunn-Edwards

Angel Feather DEW397

ΔE 1.6 · #F4EFEE

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2093-70

ΔE 2.1 · #F6EBE8

PPG

Love Bird 1044-1

ΔE 2.2 · #F1EBEA

IKEA

IKEA003 3

ΔE 2.7 · #F9F2EC

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 3 · #FCEFE9

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.2 · #EEE9E7

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 3.3 · #F4F4F2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.3 · #F4F4F4

Sherwin-Williams

Ibis White SW7000

ΔE 3.3 · #F2ECE6

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.9 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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 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

#F9F0EF

#F0F8F9

Analogous

#F9F0F4

#F9F0EF

#F9F6F0

Triadic

#F9F0EF

#F0F9F1

#F1F0F9

Split-Complementary

#F9F0EF

#F0F9F6

#F0F4F9

Tetradic

#F9F0EF

#F4F9F0

#F0F8F9

#F6F0F9

Monochromatic

#CF8981

#E4BDB9

#F9F0EF

#F8EEED

Rectangle

#F9F0EF

#F8F9F0

#F0F8F9

#F1F0F9

Compound

#F9F0EF

#F9F6F0

#F0F8F9

#F0F4F9

Variations

Lighter

#FBF4F3

#FBF7F7

#FDFBFA

Darker

#E0ADA8

#C2574B

#772E26

Saturation

#F6F4F3

#F9F1F0

#FCEFED

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9F0EF

#F4F3F0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9F0EF

#F2F2EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9F0EF

#F9F0F0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

High Key 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

#FAE1CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9F0EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E6F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#A7D3D8

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: #F9F0EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9F0EF;

CSS Variable

--color-high-key-pink: #F9F0EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-key-pink': '#F9F0EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9F0EF] text-[#F9F0EF]

SCSS

$high-key-pink: #F9F0EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9F0EF?

#F9F0EF is High Key Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9F0EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Key Pink?

High Key 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 High Key Pink?

High Key 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 High Key Pink?

You can download High Key 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 High Key Pink?

The hex code is #F9F0EF. In RGB it's 249, 240, 239, and in HSL it's 6°, 45%, 96%.

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