PINKS

Rosy Outlook

#FC9BB4

RGB 252, 155, 180 · HSL 345°, 94%, 80% · CMYK 0, 38, 29, 1

Rosy Outlook is #FC9BB4 in HEX — rgb(252, 155, 180), hsl(345°, 94%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 29%, 1%).

Rosy Outlook pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 94%, 80%. 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#FC9BB4

RGB252, 155, 180

HSL345°, 94%, 80%

HSV345°, 38%, 99%

CMYK0, 38, 29, 1

Decimal16554932

CSS RGBrgb(252, 155, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 94%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosy Outlook 190D-4

Exact match

Valspar

Flower Girl 1005-1C

ΔE 2.9 · #F398AF

Vista Paint

Pink Posey K-682

ΔE 5.1 · #F88FA7

Dunn-Edwards

Tutu DE5066

ΔE 5.3 · #FEA7BD

Benjamin Moore

Bubble 1326

ΔE 5.7 · #F8A3B5

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 6.3 · #EB92A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Fluff 1107

ΔE 6.7 · #FB8DA6

PPG

Pink Punch 1184-4

ΔE 6.9 · #F392A0

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 8.1 · #EA899A

Dulux

Pink Floyd S03H4

ΔE 11 · #EB9AA0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.4 · #F1A1A6

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 13.7 · #D593A5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13.8 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 32.3 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 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

#FC9BB4

#9CFCE4

Analogous

#FC9CE4

#FC9BB4

#FCB49C

Triadic

#FC9BB4

#B4FC9C

#9CB4FC

Split-Complementary

#FC9BB4

#9CFCB4

#9CE4FC

Tetradic

#FC9BB4

#E4FC9C

#9CFCE4

#B49CFC

Monochromatic

#F70844

#FA527C

#FC9BB4

#FEE6EC

Rectangle

#FC9BB4

#FCE49C

#9CFCE4

#9CB4FC

Compound

#FC9BB4

#FCB49C

#9CFCE4

#9CE4FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDB0C3

#F9C8D4

#F9E1E7

Darker

#FE4976

#E00038

#830021

Saturation

#DABEC5

#FC9CB4

#FD9BB3

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FC9BB4

#C9C5B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC9BB4

#B1B1B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC9BB4

#F9A2A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rosy Outlook 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

#FCA1A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC9BB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAA6C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#6CEFCE

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 · 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 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: #FC9BB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC9BB4;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-outlook: #FC9BB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-outlook': '#FC9BB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC9BB4] text-[#FC9BB4]

SCSS

$rosy-outlook: #FC9BB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC9BB4?

#FC9BB4 is Rosy Outlook, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FC9BB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Outlook?

Rosy Outlook 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 Rosy Outlook?

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

Where can I download Rosy Outlook?

You can download Rosy Outlook 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 Rosy Outlook?

The hex code is #FC9BB4. In RGB it's 252, 155, 180, and in HSL it's 345°, 94%, 80%.

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