PINKS

Pink

#8A2E62

RGB 138, 46, 98 · HSL 326°, 50%, 36% · CMYK 0, 67, 29, 46

Pink is #8A2E62 in HEX — rgb(138, 46, 98), hsl(326°, 50%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 29%, 46%).

Pink pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 50%, 36%. 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#8A2E62

RGB138, 46, 98

HSL326°, 50%, 36%

HSV326°, 67%, 54%

CMYK0, 67, 29, 46

Decimal9055842

CSS RGBrgb(138, 46, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 50%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 3 · #8E3463

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 3.7 · #8E3765

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 6.3 · #953D68

Behr

Cranberry Splash 120D-6

ΔE 7.3 · #831E61

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 7.8 · #812A51

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 8.3 · #A03472

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 9 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 10 · #A0497E

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 10.3 · #A54976

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 10.6 · #96466A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 10.6 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 17.1 · #A25877

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 17.8 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 20.7 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 25.5 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 38.5 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#8A2E62

#2E8A56

Analogous

#842E8A

#8A2E62

#8A2E34

Triadic

#8A2E62

#628A2E

#2E628A

Split-Complementary

#8A2E62

#348A2E

#2E8A84

Tetradic

#8A2E62

#8A842E

#2E8A56

#2E348A

Monochromatic

#170810

#501B39

#8A2E62

#C1448A

#D47DAE

Rectangle

#8A2E62

#8A562E

#2E8A56

#2E628A

Compound

#8A2E62

#8A2E34

#2E8A56

#2E8A84

Variations

Lighter

#BB3E85

#C773A3

#DAB2C9

Darker

#70234F

#4E1736

#2E0C20

Saturation

#6A4E5E

#8A2E62

#A11765

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

7.93:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A2E62

#5D5E60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A2E62

#49495D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A2E62

#863D3D

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

#A74F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A2E62

Daylight 5500K

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

#945489

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#2D6F4A

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: #8A2E62;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A2E62;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #8A2E62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#8A2E62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A2E62] text-[#8A2E62]

SCSS

$pink: #8A2E62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A2E62?

#8A2E62 is Pink, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8A2E62 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 #8A2E62. In RGB it's 138, 46, 98, and in HSL it's 326°, 50%, 36%.

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