PINKS

Batik Pink

#9C657E

RGB 156, 101, 126 · HSL 333°, 22%, 50% · CMYK 0, 35, 19, 39

Batik Pink is #9C657E in HEX — rgb(156, 101, 126), hsl(333°, 22%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 19%, 39%).

Batik Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 22%, 50%. 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#9C657E

RGB156, 101, 126

HSL333°, 22%, 50%

HSV333°, 35%, 61%

CMYK0, 35, 19, 39

Decimal10249598

CSS RGBrgb(156, 101, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 22%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Forest Berry UL100-17

ΔE 2.5 · #956279

Dulux

Arcane S47E6

ΔE 3 · #986880

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4.2 · #935E7C

PPG

Wild Strawberry 1044-6

ΔE 4.3 · #A5647E

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 5.1 · #9D5C75

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 5.5 · #92576F

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 6.6 · #906584

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 6.6 · #8C546D

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 7.1 · #945B7F

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 7.1 · #B16D85

Vista Paint

Montrose Rose C-113

ΔE 8.5 · #9C6872

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 8.7 · #A25877

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.6 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.3 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 27.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#9C657E

#639C82

Analogous

#9C6399

#9C657E

#9C6663

Triadic

#9C657E

#7D9C63

#637D9C

Split-Complementary

#9C657E

#639C66

#63999C

Tetradic

#9C657E

#999C63

#639C82

#66639C

Monochromatic

#3E2832

#6D4657

#9C657E

#B992A4

#D7C1CB

Rectangle

#9C657E

#9C8263

#639C82

#637D9C

Compound

#9C657E

#9C6663

#639C82

#63999C

Variations

Lighter

#AF8397

#C1A4B1

#D9CCD2

Darker

#7E4E64

#573544

#331E28

Saturation

#88777F

#9C637D

#CD3278

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.58:1

Deuteranopia

#9C657E

#7D7D7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C657E

#71717B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C657E

#996B6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Batik 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

#B4787A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C657E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A27D9E

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.

#51876F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9C657E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C657E;

CSS Variable

--color-batik-pink: #9C657E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'batik-pink': '#9C657E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C657E] text-[#9C657E]

SCSS

$batik-pink: #9C657E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C657E?

#9C657E is Batik Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9C657E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Batik Pink?

Batik 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 Batik Pink?

Batik 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 Batik Pink?

You can download Batik 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 Batik Pink?

The hex code is #9C657E. In RGB it's 156, 101, 126, and in HSL it's 333°, 22%, 50%.

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