PINKS

Pink Ballad

#A6427C

RGB 166, 66, 124 · HSL 325°, 43%, 45% · CMYK 0, 60, 25, 35

Pink Ballad is #A6427C in HEX — rgb(166, 66, 124), hsl(325°, 43%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 25%, 35%).

Pink Ballad pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 43%, 45%. 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#A6427C

RGB166, 66, 124

HSL325°, 43%, 45%

HSV325°, 60%, 65%

CMYK0, 60, 25, 35

Decimal10895996

CSS RGBrgb(166, 66, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 43%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 3.8 · #AE417B

Behr

Rhubarb 130D-5

ΔE 4.4 · #AD3D7B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 4.7 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 5.1 · #A0497E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 6.4 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 6.7 · #B54D7F

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 6.8 · #A54976

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 7.7 · #9B4B80

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 7.9 · #94437C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 13.1 · #9F2C5C

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 13.5 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 16 · #A25877

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 16.1 · #812A51

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 26.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 43.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#A6427C

#41A46B

Analogous

#9C41A4

#A6427C

#A4414A

Triadic

#A6427C

#7BA441

#417BA4

Split-Complementary

#A6427C

#4AA441

#41A49C

Tetradic

#A6427C

#A49C41

#41A46B

#414AA4

Monochromatic

#371629

#6D2C52

#A6427C

#C56DA0

#DBA4C4

Rectangle

#A6427C

#A46B41

#41A46B

#417BA4

Compound

#A6427C

#A4414A

#41A46B

#41A49C

Variations

Lighter

#BF5F97

#CA8CB0

#DDBFD0

Darker

#853263

#5D2144

#371328

Saturation

#826475

#A4417B

#C52180

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

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A6427C

#73757A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6427C

#5D5D76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6427C

#A25251

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Ballad 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

#BC5E78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6427C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9639C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#3E855C

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: #A6427C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6427C;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-ballad: #A6427C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-ballad': '#A6427C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6427C] text-[#A6427C]

SCSS

$pink-ballad: #A6427C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6427C?

#A6427C is Pink Ballad, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A6427C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Ballad?

Pink Ballad 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 Ballad?

Pink Ballad 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 Ballad?

You can download Pink Ballad 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 Ballad?

The hex code is #A6427C. In RGB it's 166, 66, 124, and in HSL it's 325°, 43%, 45%.

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