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Bridesmaid

#9F2C5C

RGB 159, 44, 92 · HSL 335°, 57%, 40% · CMYK 0, 72, 42, 38

Bridesmaid is #9F2C5C in HEX — rgb(159, 44, 92), hsl(335°, 57%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 42%, 38%).

Bridesmaid pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 57%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9F2C5C

RGB159, 44, 92

HSL335°, 57%, 40%

HSV335°, 72%, 62%

CMYK0, 72, 42, 38

Decimal10431580

CSS RGBrgb(159, 44, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 57%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 1.4 · #9D285B

Dulux

Pink Starlet S48H9

ΔE 3.8 · #9E3560

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2076-20

ΔE 4 · #A13760

Behr

Lingonberry Punch M150-6

ΔE 4.1 · #A4375F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 7.5 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 7.7 · #92345B

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 7.9 · #AB446B

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 8 · #B7386E

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 10.9 · #A03472

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 11.7 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 13.7 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 13.9 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17.9 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 19.1 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 33.7 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#9F2C5C

#2CA070

Analogous

#A02C96

#9F2C5C

#A0362C

Triadic

#9F2C5C

#5CA02C

#2C5CA0

Split-Complementary

#9F2C5C

#2CA036

#2C96A0

Tetradic

#9F2C5C

#96A02C

#2CA070

#362CA0

Monochromatic

#280B17

#641B3A

#9F2C5C

#CE4B81

#DE87AB

Rectangle

#9F2C5C

#A0702C

#2CA070

#2C5CA0

Compound

#9F2C5C

#A0362C

#2CA070

#2C96A0

Variations

Lighter

#CA3F79

#D0779C

#DFB4C6

Darker

#822149

#5B1532

#360B1D

Saturation

#775563

#A02C5C

#B61659

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

7.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9F2C5C

#6C6959

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F2C5C

#505057

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F2C5C

#9C3C3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bridesmaid 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

#B74E60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F2C5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A45384

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#2D815E

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: #9F2C5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F2C5C;

CSS Variable

--color-bridesmaid: #9F2C5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bridesmaid': '#9F2C5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F2C5C] text-[#9F2C5C]

SCSS

$bridesmaid: #9F2C5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F2C5C?

#9F2C5C is Bridesmaid, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9F2C5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bridesmaid?

Bridesmaid 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 Bridesmaid?

Bridesmaid pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bridesmaid?

You can download Bridesmaid 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 Bridesmaid?

The hex code is #9F2C5C. In RGB it's 159, 44, 92, and in HSL it's 335°, 57%, 40%.

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