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Pink Peppercorn

#8E5565

RGB 142, 85, 101 · HSL 343°, 25%, 45% · CMYK 0, 40, 29, 44

Pink Peppercorn is #8E5565 in HEX — rgb(142, 85, 101), hsl(343°, 25%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 29%, 44%).

Pink Peppercorn pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 25%, 45%. 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#8E5565

RGB142, 85, 101

HSL343°, 25%, 45%

HSV343°, 40%, 56%

CMYK0, 40, 29, 44

Decimal9327973

CSS RGBrgb(142, 85, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 25%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Berry Smoothie S48F7

ΔE 2.1 · #885362

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Bush SW6292

ΔE 2.2 · #8D5869

PPG

Cabernet 1049-6

ΔE 3.4 · #8E5B68

Behr

Brandy 190F-5

ΔE 3.6 · #965B67

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.8 · #82495A

Benjamin Moore

Cherokee 2082-30

ΔE 5 · #8D515A

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 5.4 · #8C546D

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 5.4 · #7E4E5E

Vista Paint

Prosperity C-106

ΔE 6.2 · #8F5C62

Hallman-Lindsay

Prosperity 107

ΔE 6.3 · #915F66

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.4 · #935E7C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.5 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 12.1 · #8F4E4D

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 13.5 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 16.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 25.2 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

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

#8E5565

#568F7F

Analogous

#8F5683

#8E5565

#8F6256

Triadic

#8E5565

#668F56

#56668F

Split-Complementary

#8E5565

#568F62

#56838F

Tetradic

#8E5565

#838F56

#568F7F

#62568F

Monochromatic

#301D22

#603944

#8E5565

#B3808E

#CFAFB8

Rectangle

#8E5565

#8F7F56

#568F7F

#56668F

Compound

#8E5565

#8F6256

#568F7F

#56838F

Variations

Lighter

#AB7383

#BD99A3

#D7C5CA

Darker

#744451

#502E38

#2F1A20

Saturation

#7B6A6F

#8F5666

#BA2B54

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

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5565

#706E64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5565

#626263

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5565

#8C595B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Peppercorn 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

#AA6C67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E5565

Daylight 5500K

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

#97718B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#497A6C

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: #8E5565;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5565;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-peppercorn: #8E5565;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-peppercorn': '#8E5565' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5565] text-[#8E5565]

SCSS

$pink-peppercorn: #8E5565;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5565?

#8E5565 is Pink Peppercorn, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5565 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Peppercorn?

Pink Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn?

Pink Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn?

You can download Pink Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn?

The hex code is #8E5565. In RGB it's 142, 85, 101, and in HSL it's 343°, 25%, 45%.

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