PINKS

Pink

#8D5E76

RGB 141, 94, 118 · HSL 329°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 0, 33, 16, 45

Pink is #8D5E76 in HEX — rgb(141, 94, 118), hsl(329°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 16%, 45%).

Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 20%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#8D5E76

RGB141, 94, 118

HSL329°, 20%, 46%

HSV329°, 33%, 55%

CMYK0, 33, 16, 45

Decimal9264758

CSS RGBrgb(141, 94, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clay Ridge 140F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #8A5A71

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 2.1 · #8E6278

Dulux

Merlin's Cloak S47F7

ΔE 4 · #895570

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4 · #935E7C

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 5 · #8C546D

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 5.3 · #906584

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 5.5 · #92576F

Vista Paint

Orchard Plum K-745

ΔE 5.8 · #87657A

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 6.3 · #876281

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 7.8 · #9D5C75

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 8.2 · #7E4E5E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.5 · #A25877

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.1 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.9 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 25.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8D5E76

#5E8D75

Analogous

#8C5E8D

#8D5E76

#8D5E5F

Triadic

#8D5E76

#768D5E

#5E768D

Split-Complementary

#8D5E76

#5F8D5E

#5E8D8C

Tetradic

#8D5E76

#8D8C5E

#5E8D75

#5E5F8D

Monochromatic

#312129

#5F3F50

#8D5E76

#AF889C

#CEB6C2

Rectangle

#8D5E76

#8D755E

#5E8D75

#5E768D

Compound

#8D5E76

#8D5E5F

#5E8D75

#5E8D8C

Variations

Lighter

#A77B92

#BA9EAD

#D6C8CF

Darker

#724A5E

#4F3241

#2E1D26

Saturation

#7C6E76

#8D5E76

#BC2F78

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

5.26:1

vs Black

4.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8D5E76

#727375

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D5E76

#686873

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D5E76

#8B6363

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

#A97374

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D5E76

Daylight 5500K

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

#967898

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#4B7D63

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: #8D5E76;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D5E76;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #8D5E76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#8D5E76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D5E76] text-[#8D5E76]

SCSS

$pink: #8D5E76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D5E76?

#8D5E76 is Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8D5E76 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 #8D5E76. In RGB it's 141, 94, 118, and in HSL it's 329°, 20%, 46%.

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