PINKS

Pink

#A1728A

RGB 161, 114, 138 · HSL 329°, 20%, 54% · CMYK 0, 29, 14, 37

Pink is #A1728A in HEX — rgb(161, 114, 138), hsl(329°, 20%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 14%, 37%).

Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 20%, 54%. 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#A1728A

RGB161, 114, 138

HSL329°, 20%, 54%

HSV329°, 29%, 63%

CMYK0, 29, 14, 37

Decimal10580618

CSS RGBrgb(161, 114, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 20%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Upper Crust S47E5

ΔE 1 · #A3748D

Behr

Bedford Brown 140F-4

ΔE 2.7 · #A3768A

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 4.1 · #A57A8D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 5.4 · #A47D90

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 6 · #A97698

PPG

Wild Geranium 1045-6

ΔE 6.1 · #986A79

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 6.3 · #8E6883

Vista Paint

Screen Gem C-1205

ΔE 6.4 · #9A7595

Hallman-Lindsay

Screen Gem 1206

ΔE 6.7 · #9D7798

Sherwin-Williams

Moss Rose SW6291

ΔE 7.3 · #9E6D79

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.2 · #935E7C

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 8.9 · #B87592

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.8 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.6 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 23.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A1728A

#72A189

Analogous

#A072A1

#A1728A

#A17273

Triadic

#A1728A

#8AA172

#728AA1

Split-Complementary

#A1728A

#73A172

#72A1A0

Tetradic

#A1728A

#A1A072

#72A189

#7273A1

Monochromatic

#49313E

#775064

#A1728A

#C0A0B0

#DECED6

Rectangle

#A1728A

#A18972

#72A189

#728AA1

Compound

#A1728A

#A17273

#72A189

#72A1A0

Variations

Lighter

#B48EA2

#C5ADB9

#DCD0D6

Darker

#85576F

#5C3B4C

#36222C

Saturation

#91838A

#A1728A

#D0438C

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.29:1

Deuteranopia

#A1728A

#858689

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1728A

#7C7C87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1728A

#9E7777

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

#B88283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1728A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A587A7

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.

#589274

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: #A1728A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1728A;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #A1728A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#A1728A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1728A] text-[#A1728A]

SCSS

$pink: #A1728A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1728A?

#A1728A is Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A1728A 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 #A1728A. In RGB it's 161, 114, 138, and in HSL it's 329°, 20%, 54%.

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