REDS

Pink Moroccan

#A98781

RGB 169, 135, 129 · HSL 9°, 19%, 58% · CMYK 0, 20, 24, 34

Pink Moroccan is #A98781 in HEX — rgb(169, 135, 129), hsl(9°, 19%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 24%, 34%).

Pink Moroccan pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 19%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A98781

RGB169, 135, 129

HSL9°, 19%, 58%

HSV9°, 24%, 66%

CMYK0, 20, 24, 34

Decimal11110273

CSS RGBrgb(169, 135, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 19%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Moroccan S05D5

Exact match

PPG

Bedford Brown 1060-5

ΔE 1.2 · #AA8880

Behr

Regency Rose UL110-11

ΔE 1.3 · #A68781

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 1.8 · #AB887F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 1.8 · #A9867D

Valspar

Forest Trail 1005-9C

ΔE 2.2 · #A38480

Benjamin Moore

Barberry 1244

ΔE 2.9 · #A68886

Sherwin-Williams

Hushed Auburn SW9080

ΔE 3 · #A8857A

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 3.1 · #A0837F

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 4.2 · #B1928C

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 5.4 · #9E867A

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 10 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.3 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 12.1 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13.6 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 16.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

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

#A98781

#80A2A8

Analogous

#A8808E

#A98781

#A89A80

Triadic

#A98781

#80A886

#8680A8

Split-Complementary

#A98781

#80A89A

#808EA8

Tetradic

#A98781

#8EA880

#80A2A8

#9A80A8

Monochromatic

#553E3A

#825F59

#A98781

#C7B1AD

#E6DCDB

Rectangle

#A98781

#A2A880

#80A2A8

#8680A8

Compound

#A98781

#A89A80

#80A2A8

#808EA8

Variations

Lighter

#BA9E99

#C9B7B4

#DFD6D5

Darker

#8E665F

#624540

#3A2825

Saturation

#9A908E

#A88680

#D46754

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#A98781

#989381

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A98781

#8E8E82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A98781

#A88789

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Moroccan 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

#BE927C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A98781

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB97A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#5E949D

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: #A98781;

CSS — background

background-color: #A98781;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-moroccan: #A98781;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-moroccan': '#A98781' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A98781] text-[#A98781]

SCSS

$pink-moroccan: #A98781;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A98781?

#A98781 is Pink Moroccan, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A98781 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Moroccan?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Moroccan?

Pink Moroccan 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 Moroccan?

You can download Pink Moroccan 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 Moroccan?

The hex code is #A98781. In RGB it's 169, 135, 129, and in HSL it's 9°, 19%, 58%.

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