PINKS

Pink

#FF9ECD

RGB 255, 158, 205 · HSL 331°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 38, 20, 0

Pink is #FF9ECD in HEX — rgb(255, 158, 205), hsl(331°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 20%, 0%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 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#FF9ECD

RGB255, 158, 205

HSL331°, 100%, 81%

HSV331°, 38%, 100%

CMYK0, 38, 20, 0

Decimal16752333

CSS RGBrgb(255, 158, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hibiscus Petal 140C-3

ΔE 3.7 · #F49ACB

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 6.9 · #F0A0D1

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 7.4 · #ED8DB5

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 7.9 · #E999C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 8.6 · #E79ACB

Valspar

Positively Pink 1003-1C

ΔE 10.7 · #EC9BB8

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 12.1 · #DB94C7

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 12.4 · #E585A5

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 16.6 · #EB92A3

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 17.7 · #C9709E

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 18.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 19.4 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 20.5 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.9 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 38 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#FF9ECD

#9EFFD0

Analogous

#FF9EFD

#FF9ECD

#FFA09E

Triadic

#FF9ECD

#CDFF9E

#9ECDFF

Split-Complementary

#FF9ECD

#9EFFA0

#9EFDFF

Tetradic

#FF9ECD

#FDFF9E

#9EFFD0

#A09EFF

Monochromatic

#FF057E

#FF52A5

#FF9ECD

#FFE5F2

Rectangle

#FF9ECD

#FFD09E

#9EFFD0

#9ECDFF

Compound

#FF9ECD

#FFA09E

#9EFFD0

#9EFDFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB1D7

#FBC9E1

#FAE2EE

Darker

#FF4BA2

#E3006E

#840040

Saturation

#DDC0CE

#FF9ECD

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9ECD

#C9CACC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9ECD

#B4B4C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9ECD

#FAA9A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#FFA3B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9ECD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA8D9

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.

#70EFB2

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: #FF9ECD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9ECD;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #FF9ECD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#FF9ECD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9ECD] text-[#FF9ECD]

SCSS

$pink: #FF9ECD;

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#DC85A6 · ΔE 12.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9ECD?

#FF9ECD is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9ECD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #FF9ECD. In RGB it's 255, 158, 205, and in HSL it's 331°, 100%, 81%.

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