PINKS

Mexican Milk

#FFB9B2

RGB 255, 185, 178 · HSL 5°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 0, 27, 30, 0

Mexican Milk is #FFB9B2 in HEX — rgb(255, 185, 178), hsl(5°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 30%, 0%).

Mexican Milk pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 100%, 85%. 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#FFB9B2

RGB255, 185, 178

HSL5°, 100%, 85%

HSV5°, 30%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 30, 0

Decimal16759218

CSS RGBrgb(255, 185, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dawn 2010-50

ΔE 0.8 · #FFBAB4

Dulux

Petula S06H3

ΔE 1 · #FFB7B0

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Chip DE5136

ΔE 1 · #FFBBB4

Behr

Sweet Apricot 220A-3

ΔE 2.6 · #FFB5B2

Vista Paint

Her Majesty K-651

ΔE 3.1 · #FAB4B2

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 3.4 · #F7B1AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildflower Bouquet 1079

ΔE 3.6 · #FFB3B1

PPG

Riviera Rose 1189-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F7B1A6

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 4.4 · #F0AFA8

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 5.8 · #ECABA3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.7 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.2 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 10.3 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.8 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 20.9 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#FFB9B2

#B3F9FF

Analogous

#FFB3D2

#FFB9B2

#FFDFB3

Triadic

#FFB9B2

#B3FFB9

#B9B3FF

Split-Complementary

#FFB9B2

#B3FFDF

#B3D2FF

Tetradic

#FFB9B2

#D2FFB3

#B3F9FF

#DFB3FF

Monochromatic

#FF2D1A

#FF7366

#FFB9B2

#FFE8E5

Rectangle

#FFB9B2

#F9FFB3

#B3F9FF

#B9B3FF

Compound

#FFB9B2

#FFDFB3

#B3F9FF

#B3D2FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC7C2

#FCD8D5

#FBEAE8

Darker

#FF695C

#EE1400

#8B0C00

Saturation

#E4CFCD

#FFB9B3

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB9B2

#DCD4B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB9B2

#C7C7B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB9B2

#FEBABE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mexican Milk 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

#FFB7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB9B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBCC5

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.

#80E7F1

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: #FFB9B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB9B2;

CSS Variable

--color-mexican-milk: #FFB9B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexican-milk': '#FFB9B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB9B2] text-[#FFB9B2]

SCSS

$mexican-milk: #FFB9B2;

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#FFC1B6 · ΔE 4.2

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#F8BEB8 · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB9B2?

#FFB9B2 is Mexican Milk, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB9B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mexican Milk?

Mexican Milk 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 Mexican Milk?

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

Where can I download Mexican Milk?

You can download Mexican Milk 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 Mexican Milk?

The hex code is #FFB9B2. In RGB it's 255, 185, 178, and in HSL it's 5°, 100%, 85%.

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