PINKS

Cipher

#AA7693

RGB 170, 118, 147 · HSL 327°, 23%, 56% · CMYK 0, 31, 14, 33

Cipher is #AA7693 in HEX — rgb(170, 118, 147), hsl(327°, 23%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 14%, 33%).

Cipher pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 23%, 56%. 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#AA7693

RGB170, 118, 147

HSL327°, 23%, 56%

HSV327°, 31%, 67%

CMYK0, 31, 14, 33

Decimal11171475

CSS RGBrgb(170, 118, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 23%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cipher S47F5

Exact match

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 2.9 · #A97698

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #B2789A

Hallman-Lindsay

Teen Queen 1171

ΔE 4.2 · #A67498

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

ΔE 5.1 · #B5839D

Vista Paint

Teen Queen C-1170

ΔE 5.5 · #A47197

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 6.3 · #B87592

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 6.4 · #B87E93

PPG

Flowering Raspberry 1180-6

ΔE 7.1 · #A16C94

Benjamin Moore

Melrose 1363

ΔE 7.1 · #BB779A

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.4 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9.1 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.3 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 23.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 26 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#AA7693

#75A98C

Analogous

#A675A9

#AA7693

#A97578

Triadic

#AA7693

#91A975

#7591A9

Split-Complementary

#AA7693

#78A975

#75A9A6

Tetradic

#AA7693

#A9A675

#75A98C

#7578A9

Monochromatic

#523344

#81516B

#AA7693

#C6A4B7

#E4D3DC

Rectangle

#AA7693

#A98C75

#75A98C

#7591A9

Compound

#AA7693

#A97578

#75A98C

#75A9A6

Variations

Lighter

#BA91A7

#C9AFBD

#DED1D8

Darker

#8E5775

#623B51

#3A222F

Saturation

#978790

#A97591

#D44A96

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

3.67:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.72:1

Deuteranopia

#AA7693

#8B8D92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA7693

#818190

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA7693

#A77C7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cipher 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

#BF8589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA7693

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC8AAE

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5B9876

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: #AA7693;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA7693;

CSS Variable

--color-cipher: #AA7693;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cipher': '#AA7693' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA7693] text-[#AA7693]

SCSS

$cipher: #AA7693;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA7693?

#AA7693 is Cipher, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AA7693 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cipher?

Cipher 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 Cipher?

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

Where can I download Cipher?

You can download Cipher 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 Cipher?

The hex code is #AA7693. In RGB it's 170, 118, 147, and in HSL it's 327°, 23%, 56%.

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