PINKS

Tentacle Pink

#FFBACD

RGB 255, 186, 205 · HSL 343°, 100%, 86% · CMYK 0, 27, 20, 0

Tentacle Pink is #FFBACD in HEX — rgb(255, 186, 205), hsl(343°, 100%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 20%, 0%).

Tentacle Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 100%, 86%. 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#FFBACD

RGB255, 186, 205

HSL343°, 100%, 86%

HSV343°, 27%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 20, 0

Decimal16759501

CSS RGBrgb(255, 186, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 100%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coral Bells 170C-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FFB9CF

Benjamin Moore

Pure 1325

ΔE 2.4 · #FBB7C6

Vista Paint

Garden Glory C-1105

ΔE 2.9 · #FEBDCB

Valspar

Pink Flutter 1005-2A

ΔE 3 · #F6B2C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Glory 1106

ΔE 3.7 · #FFC1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Berries 'n' Cream DE5051

ΔE 4.6 · #F2B8CA

PPG

Powder Rose 1184-3

ΔE 6 · #F5B3BC

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 7.1 · #F0BCC9

Dulux

Naked Light S01G2

ΔE 8 · #E9B6C3

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.2 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.6 · #F1A1A6

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 13.5 · #E3BDDA

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.6 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 20.9 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 21.8 · #FAA495

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#FFBACD

#B8FFEB

Analogous

#FFB8F0

#FFBACD

#FFC7B8

Triadic

#FFBACD

#CCFFB8

#B8CCFF

Split-Complementary

#FFBACD

#B8FFC7

#B8F0FF

Tetradic

#FFBACD

#F0FFB8

#B8FFEB

#C7B8FF

Monochromatic

#FF1F5E

#FF6B95

#FFBACD

#FFE5ED

Rectangle

#FFBACD

#FFEBB8

#B8FFEB

#B8CCFF

Compound

#FFBACD

#FFC7B8

#B8FFEB

#B8F0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC6D6

#FCD7E2

#FBEAEF

Darker

#FF608D

#F10044

#8C0028

Saturation

#E6D1D7

#FFB8CC

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBACD

#D9D6CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBACD

#C8C8CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBACD

#FCBFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tentacle Pink 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

#FFB8B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBACD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBDD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#84F1D2

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: #FFBACD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBACD;

CSS Variable

--color-tentacle-pink: #FFBACD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tentacle-pink': '#FFBACD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBACD] text-[#FFBACD]

SCSS

$tentacle-pink: #FFBACD;

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#FAB6C5 · ΔE 2.6

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#F6B6C3 · ΔE 4.0

Confetti

#F7B4BE · ΔE 5.3

Misted Rose

#F0B4C1 · ΔE 5.3

Baby Girl

#F5ACBC · ΔE 5.4

Romance

#F5B1BB · ΔE 5.9

Blushing Bride

#F5ABC5 · ΔE 6.2

Tickled Pink

#FFB3BD · ΔE 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBACD?

#FFBACD is Tentacle Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBACD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tentacle Pink?

Tentacle Pink 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 Tentacle Pink?

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

Where can I download Tentacle Pink?

You can download Tentacle Pink 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 Tentacle Pink?

The hex code is #FFBACD. In RGB it's 255, 186, 205, and in HSL it's 343°, 100%, 86%.

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