PINKS

Cardinal Pink

#8C055E

RGB 140, 5, 94 · HSL 320°, 93%, 28% · CMYK 0, 96, 33, 45

Cardinal Pink is #8C055E in HEX — rgb(140, 5, 94), hsl(320°, 93%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 96%, 33%, 45%).

Cardinal Pink pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 93%, 28%. 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#8C055E

RGB140, 5, 94

HSL320°, 93%, 28%

HSV320°, 96%, 55%

CMYK0, 96, 33, 45

Decimal9176414

CSS RGBrgb(140, 5, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 93%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Spiceberry 130D-6

ΔE 7.3 · #9D276B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 10.8 · #A03472

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 13.5 · #9F3467

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 13.8 · #9D285B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 15.1 · #9F2C5C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.9 · #AA3E71

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 17.1 · #AC3263

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 17.3 · #BA417B

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 17.8 · #812A51

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 17.8 · #92345B

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 19.8 · #A54976

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 25.7 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 28 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 28.7 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 32.6 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 45.2 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#8C055E

#058A31

Analogous

#74058A

#8C055E

#8A051B

Triadic

#8C055E

#5E8A05

#055E8A

Split-Complementary

#8C055E

#1B8A05

#058A74

Tetradic

#8C055E

#8A7405

#058A31

#051B8A

Monochromatic

#190111

#40022B

#8C055E

#D40890

#F830B5

Rectangle

#8C055E

#8A3105

#058A31

#055E8A

Compound

#8C055E

#8A051B

#058A31

#058A74

Variations

Lighter

#D1088E

#E83AAE

#E995CD

Darker

#71014C

#4F0034

#2E001E

Saturation

#5B334E

#8A055E

#8C025E

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

9.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C055E

#58595C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C055E

#3C3C58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C055E

#882B2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cardinal 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

#A83062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C055E

Daylight 5500K

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

#963586

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0D6D2D

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: #8C055E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C055E;

CSS Variable

--color-cardinal-pink: #8C055E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cardinal-pink': '#8C055E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C055E] text-[#8C055E]

SCSS

$cardinal-pink: #8C055E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C055E?

#8C055E is Cardinal Pink, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8C055E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cardinal Pink?

Cardinal 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 Cardinal Pink?

Cardinal 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 Cardinal Pink?

You can download Cardinal 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 Cardinal Pink?

The hex code is #8C055E. In RGB it's 140, 5, 94, and in HSL it's 320°, 93%, 28%.

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