PURPLES

Pink Wink

#FFAAEE

RGB 255, 170, 238 · HSL 312°, 100%, 83% · CMYK 0, 33, 7, 0

Pink Wink is #FFAAEE in HEX — rgb(255, 170, 238), hsl(312°, 100%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 7%, 0%).

Pink Wink pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 312°, 100%, 83%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#FFAAEE

RGB255, 170, 238

HSL312°, 100%, 83%

HSV312°, 33%, 100%

CMYK0, 33, 7, 0

Decimal16755438

CSS RGBrgb(255, 170, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 100%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Punch 120C-2

ΔE 2.9 · #FCADED

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 10.7 · #F0A0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 12 · #E79ACB

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 12.7 · #E599C9

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 13.4 · #DB94C7

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 14 · #ECA9D4

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 16.8 · #DBA3CE

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 17.5 · #DC7FB4

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 24.3 · #C08EB2

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 25.1 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 27.9 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 28.3 · #BF7595

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 30.9 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 31.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 33.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 40.4 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#FFAAEE

#A8FFBA

Analogous

#E5A8FF

#FFAAEE

#FFA8C2

Triadic

#FFAAEE

#EEFFA8

#A8EEFF

Split-Complementary

#FFAAEE

#C2FFA8

#A8FFE5

Tetradic

#FFAAEE

#FFE5A8

#A8FFBA

#A8C2FF

Monochromatic

#FF0FCF

#FF5CDE

#FFAAEE

#FFE5FA

Rectangle

#FFAAEE

#FFBAA8

#A8FFBA

#A8EEFF

Compound

#FFAAEE

#FFA8C2

#A8FFBA

#A8FFE5

Variations

Lighter

#FFBAF1

#FBCFF2

#FAE5F6

Darker

#FF54DD

#E900BA

#87006C

Saturation

#E1C7DB

#FFA8EE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAAEE

#CAD2ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAAEE

#BCBCE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAAEE

#F9B9B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Wink carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#FFACCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAAEE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB1F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#78F090

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: #FFAAEE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAAEE;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-wink: #FFAAEE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-wink': '#FFAAEE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAAEE] text-[#FFAAEE]

SCSS

$pink-wink: #FFAAEE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAAEE?

#FFAAEE is Pink Wink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAAEE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Wink?

Pink Wink works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Pink Wink?

Pink Wink pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Wink?

You can download Pink Wink 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 Wink?

The hex code is #FFAAEE. In RGB it's 255, 170, 238, and in HSL it's 312°, 100%, 83%.

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