PINKS

Pink Persimmon

#FFAD97

RGB 255, 173, 151 · HSL 13°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 32, 41, 0

Pink Persimmon is #FFAD97 in HEX — rgb(255, 173, 151), hsl(13°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 41%, 0%).

Pink Persimmon pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#FFAD97

RGB255, 173, 151

HSL13°, 100%, 80%

HSV13°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 41, 0

Decimal16756119

CSS RGBrgb(255, 173, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 0.5 · #FFAD98

Dulux

Pink Persimmon S07H4

ΔE 1.9 · #FFAA97

Behr

Desert Sunrise 230B-4

ΔE 3.1 · #FFA792

Benjamin Moore

Monticello 018

ΔE 3.2 · #F6A58D

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 3.3 · #F9A48E

Valspar

Apricot Jam 2005-4A

ΔE 3.3 · #F5A990

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 4.5 · #FAA495

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 5.5 · #FFB79B

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 5.7 · #FFB79A

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 8.6 · #E49780

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 9.1 · #E6A88D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.8 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 16.4 · #F3AC76

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 18.6 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.8 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#FFAD97

#99E9FF

Analogous

#FF99B6

#FFAD97

#FFE299

Triadic

#FFAD97

#99FFAF

#AF99FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAD97

#99FFE2

#99B6FF

Tetradic

#FFAD97

#B6FF99

#99E9FF

#E299FF

Monochromatic

#FF3700

#FF734D

#FFAD97

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FFAD97

#E9FF99

#99E9FF

#AF99FF

Compound

#FFAD97

#FFE299

#99E9FF

#99B6FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBFAD

#FAD2C6

#FAE6E1

Darker

#FF6F47

#E03100

#831C00

Saturation

#DBC3BD

#FFAF99

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAD97

#D8CC95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAD97

#BEBE9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAD97

#FEACB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Persimmon 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

#FFAE8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAD97

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB3B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#6CD2EF

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: #FFAD97;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAD97;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-persimmon: #FFAD97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-persimmon': '#FFAD97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAD97] text-[#FFAD97]

SCSS

$pink-persimmon: #FFAD97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAD97?

#FFAD97 is Pink Persimmon, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAD97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Persimmon?

Pink Persimmon 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 Persimmon?

Pink Persimmon 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 Persimmon?

You can download Pink Persimmon 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 Persimmon?

The hex code is #FFAD97. In RGB it's 255, 173, 151, and in HSL it's 13°, 100%, 80%.

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