PINKS

Pink

#882561

RGB 136, 37, 97 · HSL 324°, 57%, 34% · CMYK 0, 73, 29, 47

Pink is #882561 in HEX — rgb(136, 37, 97), hsl(324°, 57%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 29%, 47%).

Pink pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 57%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#882561

RGB136, 37, 97

HSL324°, 57%, 34%

HSV324°, 73%, 53%

CMYK0, 73, 29, 47

Decimal8922465

CSS RGBrgb(136, 37, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 57%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranberry Splash 120D-6

ΔE 3.6 · #831E61

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 6.8 · #8E3463

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 7.7 · #8E3765

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 7.8 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 10.1 · #953D68

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 10.6 · #812A51

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 12.1 · #A0497E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12.1 · #AA3E71

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 12.7 · #9F2C5C

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 13.2 · #9B4B80

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 13.3 · #A54976

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 20.6 · #B95579

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 20.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 23.4 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 28.8 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 41 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#882561

#25884D

Analogous

#7E2588

#882561

#88252F

Triadic

#882561

#618825

#256188

Split-Complementary

#882561

#2F8825

#25887E

Tetradic

#882561

#887E25

#25884D

#252F88

Monochromatic

#14050E

#4C1536

#882561

#C4368B

#D86FAE

Rectangle

#882561

#884D25

#25884D

#256188

Compound

#882561

#88252F

#25884D

#25887E

Variations

Lighter

#BD3486

#CB69A4

#DCADC9

Darker

#6F1C4E

#4E1236

#2E0A1F

Saturation

#66485A

#882561

#9B1364

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

8.45:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#882561

#5A5B5F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#882561

#44445C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#882561

#843837

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#A54864

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#882561

Daylight 5500K

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

#934D88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#266D43

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 · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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: #882561;

CSS — background

background-color: #882561;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #882561;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#882561' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#882561] text-[#882561]

SCSS

$pink: #882561;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #882561?

#882561 is Pink, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #882561 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #882561. In RGB it's 136, 37, 97, and in HSL it's 324°, 57%, 34%.

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