PINKS

Sunset Strip

#FF9E9C

RGB 255, 158, 156 · HSL 1°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 38, 39, 0

Sunset Strip is #FF9E9C in HEX — rgb(255, 158, 156), hsl(1°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 39%, 0%).

Sunset Strip pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 1°, 100%, 81%. 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#FF9E9C

RGB255, 158, 156

HSL1°, 100%, 81%

HSV1°, 39%, 100%

CMYK0, 38, 39, 0

Decimal16752284

CSS RGBrgb(255, 158, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunset Strip 210B-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Peaceful Princess K-658

ΔE 3.4 · #FA9594

Dulux

Pink Daisy S04H5

ΔE 3.5 · #F6989A

Valspar

Peach Burst 1008-1C

ΔE 3.8 · #F39998

PPG

Salmon Pink 1188-4

ΔE 4.6 · #F6A09D

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 2008-40

ΔE 4.9 · #F1918E

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 5 · #FAA4A3

Dunn-Edwards

Salmon Upstream DE5109

ΔE 5.1 · #FFA8A6

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 5.5 · #ED9190

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.3 · #FAA495

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 7.5 · #EF8988

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.1 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 16.7 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.6 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 23.3 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#FF9E9C

#9EFDFF

Analogous

#FF9ECD

#FF9E9C

#FFD09E

Triadic

#FF9E9C

#9EFFA0

#A09EFF

Split-Complementary

#FF9E9C

#9EFFD0

#9ECDFF

Tetradic

#FF9E9C

#CDFF9E

#9EFDFF

#D09EFF

Monochromatic

#FF0905

#FF5452

#FF9E9C

#FFE6E5

Rectangle

#FF9E9C

#FDFF9E

#9EFDFF

#A09EFF

Compound

#FF9E9C

#FFD09E

#9EFDFF

#9ECDFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB3B1

#FBCAC9

#FAE3E2

Darker

#FF4E4B

#E30400

#840200

Saturation

#DDC0C0

#FFA09E

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9E9C

#CFC69A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9E9C

#B4B49C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9E9C

#FDA0A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sunset Strip 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

#FFA390

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9E9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA8B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#70EDEF

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: #FF9E9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9E9C;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-strip: #FF9E9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-strip': '#FF9E9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9E9C] text-[#FF9E9C]

SCSS

$sunset-strip: #FF9E9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9E9C?

#FF9E9C is Sunset Strip, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9E9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunset Strip?

Sunset Strip 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 Sunset Strip?

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

Where can I download Sunset Strip?

You can download Sunset Strip 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 Sunset Strip?

The hex code is #FF9E9C. In RGB it's 255, 158, 156, and in HSL it's 1°, 100%, 81%.

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