REDS

Pink Focus

#A8455D

RGB 168, 69, 93 · HSL 345°, 42%, 46% · CMYK 0, 59, 45, 34

Pink Focus is #A8455D in HEX — rgb(168, 69, 93), hsl(345°, 42%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 45%, 34%).

Pink Focus pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 42%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#A8455D

RGB168, 69, 93

HSL345°, 42%, 46%

HSV345°, 59%, 66%

CMYK0, 59, 45, 34

Decimal11027805

CSS RGBrgb(168, 69, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 42%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Focus S01H8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gala Pink SW6579

ΔE 2.6 · #B04B63

Benjamin Moore

Chinaberry 1351

ΔE 3.4 · #9E3D54

Behr

Mineral Red 180D-6

ΔE 3.4 · #B04B5F

Vista Paint

Obsession C-1129

ΔE 4.3 · #A73B58

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 5 · #9F3A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 5.2 · #B14566

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 5.2 · #AC3E5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 5.3 · #B2485B

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 5.5 · #B8516C

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 7.5 · #B84D5D

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 9.2 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 11.2 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.2 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.3 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.2 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8455D

#44A78E

Analogous

#A7448E

#A8455D

#A75D44

Triadic

#A8455D

#5DA744

#445DA7

Split-Complementary

#A8455D

#44A75D

#448EA7

Tetradic

#A8455D

#8EA744

#44A78E

#5D44A7

Monochromatic

#3A1820

#702E3E

#A8455D

#C57287

#DCA8B5

Rectangle

#A8455D

#A78E44

#44A78E

#445DA7

Compound

#A8455D

#A75D44

#44A78E

#448EA7

Variations

Lighter

#BF637A

#CA8F9E

#DDC1C8

Darker

#873449

#5E2332

#38131C

Saturation

#84676E

#A7445D

#C9224C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.72:1

vs Black

3.67:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A8455D

#7A755A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8455D

#60605A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8455D

#A54D51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Focus carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BD6061

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8455D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB6585

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#408776

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: #A8455D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8455D;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-focus: #A8455D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-focus': '#A8455D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8455D] text-[#A8455D]

SCSS

$pink-focus: #A8455D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8455D?

#A8455D is Pink Focus, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A8455D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Focus?

Pink Focus works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pink Focus?

Pink Focus pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Focus?

You can download Pink Focus 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 Focus?

The hex code is #A8455D. In RGB it's 168, 69, 93, and in HSL it's 345°, 42%, 46%.

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