PINKS

Evening Pink

#A7879A

RGB 167, 135, 154 · HSL 324°, 15%, 59% · CMYK 0, 19, 8, 35

Evening Pink is #A7879A in HEX — rgb(167, 135, 154), hsl(324°, 15%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 8%, 35%).

Evening Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 15%, 59%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A7879A

RGB167, 135, 154

HSL324°, 15%, 59%

HSV324°, 19%, 65%

CMYK0, 19, 8, 35

Decimal10979226

CSS RGBrgb(167, 135, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 15%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Anonymous S47D4

ΔE 1.6 · #AA8A9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 2.2 · #A08497

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

ΔE 2.4 · #A2889A

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 3 · #A48B9F

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 3.1 · #A489A0

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 3.6 · #AF8EA5

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4 · #B0909F

Behr

Muse 700B-4

ΔE 4.2 · #A17F8D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4.3 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 7 · #91788C

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 7 · #967F9A

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.3 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 10.9 · #8B859D

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 14 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.5 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 16.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A7879A

#87A693

Analogous

#A387A6

#A7879A

#A6878A

Triadic

#A7879A

#9AA687

#879AA6

Split-Complementary

#A7879A

#8AA687

#87A6A3

Tetradic

#A7879A

#A6A387

#87A693

#878AA6

Monochromatic

#553F4C

#815F74

#A7879A

#C7B3BF

#E7DFE4

Rectangle

#A7879A

#A69387

#87A693

#879AA6

Compound

#A7879A

#A6878A

#87A693

#87A6A3

Variations

Lighter

#B89FAE

#C8B8C2

#DED7DB

Darker

#8B657C

#604555

#382832

Saturation

#9B9297

#A6879A

#D35AA2

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

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.58:1

Deuteranopia

#A7879A

#93959A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7879A

#8D8D98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7879A

#A58B8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Evening 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

#BD928F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7879A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA97B3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#60A07A

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: #A7879A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7879A;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-pink: #A7879A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-pink': '#A7879A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7879A] text-[#A7879A]

SCSS

$evening-pink: #A7879A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7879A?

#A7879A is Evening Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A7879A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Pink?

Evening 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 Evening Pink?

Evening 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 Evening Pink?

You can download Evening 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 Evening Pink?

The hex code is #A7879A. In RGB it's 167, 135, 154, and in HSL it's 324°, 15%, 59%.

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