PINKS

Cornflower Lilac

#FFB0AC

RGB 255, 176, 172 · HSL 3°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 31, 33, 0

Cornflower Lilac is #FFB0AC in HEX — rgb(255, 176, 172), hsl(3°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 33%, 0%).

Cornflower Lilac pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 3°, 100%, 84%. 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#FFB0AC

RGB255, 176, 172

HSL3°, 100%, 84%

HSV3°, 33%, 100%

CMYK0, 31, 33, 0

Decimal16756908

CSS RGBrgb(255, 176, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wildflower Bouquet C-1078

ΔE 1.1 · #FFAFAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildflower Bouquet 1079

ΔE 2 · #FFB3B1

Behr

Sweet Apricot 220A-3

ΔE 2.7 · #FFB5B2

Dulux

Mexican Milk S05H3

ΔE 3 · #FFB6B2

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 3.8 · #F4A6A1

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 3.9 · #F7B1AE

Benjamin Moore

Fashion 2009-50

ΔE 4.4 · #FFB7B7

PPG

Wright Flesh Pink FLLW792

ΔE 4.8 · #F7B1A6

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 5.9 · #F0AFA8

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 6.5 · #ECABA3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 6.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8.3 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.4 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 14.1 · #D6A496

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.9 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 19.3 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#FFB0AC

#ADFBFF

Analogous

#FFADD2

#FFB0AC

#FFDAAD

Triadic

#FFB0AC

#ADFFB1

#B1ADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB0AC

#ADFFDA

#ADD2FF

Tetradic

#FFB0AC

#D2FFAD

#ADFBFF

#DAADFF

Monochromatic

#FF2014

#FF6961

#FFB0AC

#FFE7E5

Rectangle

#FFB0AC

#FBFFAD

#ADFBFF

#B1ADFF

Compound

#FFB0AC

#FFDAAD

#ADFBFF

#ADD2FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC1BE

#FBD4D2

#FBE8E7

Darker

#FF6058

#EC0C00

#890700

Saturation

#E2CBCA

#FFB1AD

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB0AC

#D7CFAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB0AC

#C1C1AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB0AC

#FDB1B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cornflower Lilac 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

#FFB19C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB0AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB6C0

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.

#7CEBF0

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: #FFB0AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB0AC;

CSS Variable

--color-cornflower-lilac: #FFB0AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cornflower-lilac': '#FFB0AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB0AC] text-[#FFB0AC]

SCSS

$cornflower-lilac: #FFB0AC;

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#FBB9B9 · ΔE 6.5

Mixed Fruit

#FFBEB8 · ΔE 6.9

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#FFB3BD · ΔE 7.8

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#FFC0B7 · ΔE 8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB0AC?

#FFB0AC is Cornflower Lilac, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB0AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cornflower Lilac?

Cornflower Lilac 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 Cornflower Lilac?

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

Where can I download Cornflower Lilac?

You can download Cornflower Lilac 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 Cornflower Lilac?

The hex code is #FFB0AC. In RGB it's 255, 176, 172, and in HSL it's 3°, 100%, 84%.

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