PINKS

Carotene

#FFA99A

RGB 255, 169, 154 · HSL 9°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 34, 40, 0

Carotene is #FFA99A in HEX — rgb(255, 169, 154), hsl(9°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 40%, 0%).

Carotene pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 100%, 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#FFA99A

RGB255, 169, 154

HSL9°, 100%, 80%

HSV9°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 34, 40, 0

Decimal16755098

CSS RGBrgb(255, 169, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carotene P200-4

Exact match

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 1.8 · #FAA495

Dulux

Pink Persimmon S07H4

ΔE 2 · #FFAA97

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 011

ΔE 2.4 · #F8A393

Valspar

Coral Reef 2004-4A

ΔE 2.7 · #F6A494

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 3.3 · #FFAD98

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 4.2 · #F9A48E

Vista Paint

Rosy Coral K-634

ΔE 5.2 · #F09D8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 5.5 · #F29B89

Sherwin-Williams

Charisma SW6605

ΔE 7.5 · #EE9489

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 8.7 · #E59C93

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.6 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 13.8 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 17.6 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 18.9 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 19.9 · #F3AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#FFA99A

#99F0FF

Analogous

#FF99BD

#FFA99A

#FFDB99

Triadic

#FFA99A

#99FFA8

#A899FF

Split-Complementary

#FFA99A

#99FFDB

#99BDFF

Tetradic

#FFA99A

#BDFF99

#99F0FF

#DB99FF

Monochromatic

#FF2600

#FF674D

#FFA99A

#FFE9E5

Rectangle

#FFA99A

#F0FF99

#99F0FF

#A899FF

Compound

#FFA99A

#FFDB99

#99F0FF

#99BDFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBAAD

#FACEC6

#FAE4E1

Darker

#FF6347

#E02200

#831400

Saturation

#DBC1BD

#FFA899

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA99A

#D5CB98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA99A

#BBBB9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA99A

#FEA9AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carotene 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

#FFAB8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA99A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB0B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#6CDBEF

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: #FFA99A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA99A;

CSS Variable

--color-carotene: #FFA99A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carotene': '#FFA99A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA99A] text-[#FFA99A]

SCSS

$carotene: #FFA99A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA99A?

#FFA99A is Carotene, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA99A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carotene?

Carotene 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 Carotene?

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

Where can I download Carotene?

You can download Carotene 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 Carotene?

The hex code is #FFA99A. In RGB it's 255, 169, 154, and in HSL it's 9°, 100%, 80%.

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