PINKS

Erythrosine

#FC7AB0

RGB 252, 122, 176 · HSL 335°, 96%, 73% · CMYK 0, 52, 30, 1

Erythrosine is #FC7AB0 in HEX — rgb(252, 122, 176), hsl(335°, 96%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 30%, 1%).

Erythrosine pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 96%, 73%. 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#FC7AB0

RGB252, 122, 176

HSL335°, 96%, 73%

HSV335°, 52%, 99%

CMYK0, 52, 30, 1

Decimal16546480

CSS RGBrgb(252, 122, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 96%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cheery 150B-5

ΔE 5.8 · #FB6DA4

Dunn-Edwards

Carnation DE5046

ΔE 9.2 · #F485AC

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 9.8 · #E06793

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 10.4 · #DE6491

Benjamin Moore

Springtime 2079-40

ΔE 10.9 · #E57EA8

PPG

Paris Pink 1181-6

ΔE 13 · #DA6D91

Valspar

Frosty Berry 1003-1B

ΔE 13.3 · #DD7699

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 14.9 · #DE4C8A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 16.9 · #C6628C

Dulux

Pink Style SB7H3

ΔE 17.2 · #C6629C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 17.6 · #C9709E

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 18.3 · #CC617F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 23.9 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 25.5 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 27.3 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 39.9 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FC7AB0

#78FCC5

Analogous

#FC78F1

#FC7AB0

#FC8378

Triadic

#FC7AB0

#AFFC78

#78AFFC

Split-Complementary

#FC7AB0

#78FC83

#78F1FC

Tetradic

#FC7AB0

#F1FC78

#78FCC5

#8378FC

Monochromatic

#D7045C

#FB2D83

#FC7AB0

#FEC3DC

#FEE6F0

Rectangle

#FC7AB0

#FCC578

#78FCC5

#78AFFC

Compound

#FC7AB0

#FC8378

#78FCC5

#78F1FC

Variations

Lighter

#FD93BF

#F7B4D0

#F7D7E4

Darker

#FF2B83

#CD0055

#770032

Saturation

#CEA6B7

#FC78AF

#FE77AF

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FC7AB0

#BAB8AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC7AB0

#9B9BAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC7AB0

#F7898A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Erythrosine 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

#FC889F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC7AB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA8DC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#51ECAB

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #FC7AB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC7AB0;

CSS Variable

--color-erythrosine: #FC7AB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'erythrosine': '#FC7AB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC7AB0] text-[#FC7AB0]

SCSS

$erythrosine: #FC7AB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC7AB0?

#FC7AB0 is Erythrosine, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FC7AB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Erythrosine?

Erythrosine 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 Erythrosine?

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

Where can I download Erythrosine?

You can download Erythrosine 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 Erythrosine?

The hex code is #FC7AB0. In RGB it's 252, 122, 176, and in HSL it's 335°, 96%, 73%.

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