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Velvet Cupcake

#AA0066

RGB 170, 0, 102 · HSL 324°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 0, 100, 40, 33

Velvet Cupcake is #AA0066 in HEX — rgb(170, 0, 102), hsl(324°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 40%, 33%).

Velvet Cupcake pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 100%, 33%. 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#AA0066

RGB170, 0, 102

HSL324°, 100%, 33%

HSV324°, 100%, 67%

CMYK0, 100, 40, 33

Decimal11141222

CSS RGBrgb(170, 0, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cherry Wine 130B-7

ΔE 6.9 · #B01B63

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 13 · #B7386E

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 14.1 · #9D285B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 14.2 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 14.2 · #BD4380

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 15.2 · #9F2C5C

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 15.6 · #9F3467

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.3 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 19.8 · #B54D7F

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 20.7 · #AB446B

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 24 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 24.8 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 26.5 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 31.1 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 31.7 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 41.7 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#AA0066

#00A843

Analogous

#9700A8

#AA0066

#A80011

Triadic

#AA0066

#65A800

#0065A8

Split-Complementary

#AA0066

#11A800

#00A897

Tetradic

#AA0066

#A89700

#00A843

#0011A8

Monochromatic

#1A000F

#5C0037

#AA0066

#F50093

#FF42B4

Rectangle

#AA0066

#A84300

#00A843

#0065A8

Compound

#AA0066

#A80011

#00A843

#00A897

Variations

Lighter

#ED008E

#F041AA

#ED99CC

Darker

#870051

#5D0038

#360020

Saturation

#6D3B59

#A80065

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

7.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AA0066

#6D6C63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA0066

#4A4A5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA0066

#A63032

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Velvet Cupcake 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

#BF2D68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA0066

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC328C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0E813C

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: #AA0066;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA0066;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-cupcake: #AA0066;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-cupcake': '#AA0066' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA0066] text-[#AA0066]

SCSS

$velvet-cupcake: #AA0066;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA0066?

#AA0066 is Velvet Cupcake, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AA0066 warm or cool?

Velvet Cupcake reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Cupcake?

Velvet Cupcake 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 Velvet Cupcake?

Velvet Cupcake pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Velvet Cupcake?

You can download Velvet Cupcake 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 Velvet Cupcake?

The hex code is #AA0066. In RGB it's 170, 0, 102, and in HSL it's 324°, 100%, 33%.

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