PINKS

Pink

#A30F48

RGB 163, 15, 72 · HSL 337°, 83%, 35% · CMYK 0, 91, 56, 36

Pink is #A30F48 in HEX — rgb(163, 15, 72), hsl(337°, 83%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 56%, 36%).

Pink pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 83%, 35%. 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#A30F48

RGB163, 15, 72

HSL337°, 83%, 35%

HSV337°, 91%, 64%

CMYK0, 91, 56, 36

Decimal10686280

CSS RGBrgb(163, 15, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 83%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 6.2 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

ΔE 8.3 · #9D294C

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 10.3 · #9F2D47

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 10.4 · #AB3756

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 10.5 · #AE3162

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 10.7 · #A4334E

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 12.7 · #A42E41

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 13.2 · #AC3E5F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 14.5 · #922B3E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 15 · #9F3A4F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.4 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 17 · #942A35

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 17.9 · #AD3C44

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 19.3 · #B8516C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 24.1 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 25.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#A30F48

#0FA36B

Analogous

#A30F92

#A30F48

#A3200F

Triadic

#A30F48

#48A30F

#0F48A3

Split-Complementary

#A30F48

#0FA320

#0F92A3

Tetradic

#A30F48

#92A30F

#0FA36B

#200FA3

Monochromatic

#17020A

#5D0929

#A30F48

#E91667

#F05C94

Rectangle

#A30F48

#A36B0F

#0FA36B

#0F48A3

Compound

#A30F48

#A3200F

#0FA36B

#0F92A3

Variations

Lighter

#E01563

#E2558B

#E7A3BD

Darker

#860939

#5E0427

#380116

Saturation

#6F4354

#A30F48

#AB0846

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

7.72:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A30F48

#6C6644

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A30F48

#494944

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A30F48

#A02830

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

#BA3851

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A30F48

Daylight 5500K

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

#A73D75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#168158

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: #A30F48;

CSS — background

background-color: #A30F48;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #A30F48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#A30F48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A30F48] text-[#A30F48]

SCSS

$pink: #A30F48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A30F48?

#A30F48 is Pink, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A30F48 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 #A30F48. In RGB it's 163, 15, 72, and in HSL it's 337°, 83%, 35%.

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