PINKS

Celestial Pink

#9C004A

RGB 156, 0, 74 · HSL 332°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 0, 100, 53, 39

Celestial Pink is #9C004A in HEX — rgb(156, 0, 74), hsl(332°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 53%, 39%).

Celestial Pink pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 100%, 31%. 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#9C004A

RGB156, 0, 74

HSL332°, 100%, 31%

HSV332°, 100%, 61%

CMYK0, 100, 53, 39

Decimal10223690

CSS RGBrgb(156, 0, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Daiquiri S-G-120

ΔE 9.1 · #9D175C

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 9.6 · #9D285B

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

ΔE 10 · #9D294C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 10.2 · #9F2C5C

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 13.1 · #B7386E

Dulux

Watermelon Blush SB7G1

ΔE 13.5 · #9D355A

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 14.3 · #99324E

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 14.5 · #AC3E5F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.8 · #AA3E71

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 17 · #922B3E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 17.2 · #9F3A4F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 19.9 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 21 · #B8516C

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 21.7 · #B84D5D

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 28.6 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 29 · #A25877

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

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

#9C004A

#009E54

Analogous

#9E0099

#9C004A

#9E0500

Triadic

#9C004A

#4A9E00

#004A9E

Split-Complementary

#9C004A

#009E05

#00999E

Tetradic

#9C004A

#999E00

#009E54

#05009E

Monochromatic

#1A000C

#520026

#9C004A

#EB006D

#FF3895

Rectangle

#9C004A

#9E5400

#009E54

#004A9E

Compound

#9C004A

#9E0500

#009E54

#00999E

Variations

Lighter

#E4006B

#EF3C8F

#ED96BF

Darker

#7E003B

#570029

#330018

Saturation

#67374D

#9E004A

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

8.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9C004A

#666146

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C004A

#434345

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C004A

#99242B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Celestial 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

#B42D53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C004A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A23277

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#0D7947

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: #9C004A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C004A;

CSS Variable

--color-celestial-pink: #9C004A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celestial-pink': '#9C004A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C004A] text-[#9C004A]

SCSS

$celestial-pink: #9C004A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C004A?

#9C004A is Celestial Pink, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9C004A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celestial Pink?

Celestial 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 Celestial Pink?

Celestial 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 Celestial Pink?

You can download Celestial 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 Celestial Pink?

The hex code is #9C004A. In RGB it's 156, 0, 74, and in HSL it's 332°, 100%, 31%.

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