PINKS

Yahoo

#FAB8A9

RGB 250, 184, 169 · HSL 11°, 89%, 82% · CMYK 0, 26, 32, 2

Yahoo is #FAB8A9 in HEX — rgb(250, 184, 169), hsl(11°, 89%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 32%, 2%).

Yahoo pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 89%, 82%. 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#FAB8A9

RGB250, 184, 169

HSL11°, 89%, 82%

HSV11°, 32%, 98%

CMYK0, 26, 32, 2

Decimal16431273

CSS RGBrgb(250, 184, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 89%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Yahoo S07G3

Exact match

Behr

Pink Beach 230C-3

ΔE 1.5 · #FABBAC

Vista Paint

Shade of Shell K-635

ΔE 1.6 · #F8B5A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Mystic Tulip 1064

ΔE 2.4 · #F9B3A3

PPG

Wright Flesh Pink FLLW792

ΔE 3.2 · #F7B1A6

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 3.4 · #F2B8A7

Benjamin Moore

Pink 010

ΔE 3.6 · #FCBFB3

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Chip DE5136

ΔE 4.4 · #FFBBB4

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 4.6 · #ECB09D

Valspar

Simply Coral 2001-2A

ΔE 4.8 · #F8B09C

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 7.1 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.3 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 12.6 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 20.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FAB8A9

#A8EBFA

Analogous

#FAA8C2

#FAB8A9

#FAE0A8

Triadic

#FAB8A9

#A8FAB7

#B7A8FA

Split-Complementary

#FAB8A9

#A8FAE0

#A8C2FA

Tetradic

#FAB8A9

#C2FAA8

#A8EBFA

#E0A8FA

Monochromatic

#F24018

#F67B60

#FAB8A9

#FEEBE7

Rectangle

#FAB8A9

#EBFAA8

#A8EBFA

#B7A8FA

Compound

#FAB8A9

#FAE0A8

#A8EBFA

#A8C2FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBC6BA

#F8D6CF

#F9E9E5

Darker

#F97355

#E42C02

#861900

Saturation

#DDC9C5

#FAB7A8

#FCB6A6

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAB8A9

#D9D0A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAB8A9

#C5C5AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAB8A9

#F9B7BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Yahoo 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

#FBB79A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAB8A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8BCBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#77D7EC

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: #FAB8A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAB8A9;

CSS Variable

--color-yahoo: #FAB8A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yahoo': '#FAB8A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAB8A9] text-[#FAB8A9]

SCSS

$yahoo: #FAB8A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAB8A9?

#FAB8A9 is Yahoo, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FAB8A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yahoo?

Yahoo 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 Yahoo?

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

Where can I download Yahoo?

You can download Yahoo 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 Yahoo?

The hex code is #FAB8A9. In RGB it's 250, 184, 169, and in HSL it's 11°, 89%, 82%.

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