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Anonymous

#AA8A9F

RGB 170, 138, 159 · HSL 321°, 16%, 60% · CMYK 0, 19, 6, 33

Anonymous is #AA8A9F in HEX — rgb(170, 138, 159), hsl(321°, 16%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 6%, 33%).

Anonymous pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 16%, 60%. 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#AA8A9F

RGB170, 138, 159

HSL321°, 16%, 60%

HSV321°, 19%, 67%

CMYK0, 19, 6, 33

Decimal11176607

CSS RGBrgb(170, 138, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 16%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Anonymous S47D4

Exact match

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 2 · #AF8EA5

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 2.4 · #A489A0

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 2.8 · #A48B9F

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #A2889A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 3.3 · #A08497

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4 · #B0909F

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 4.5 · #A58FA7

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 5.4 · #A47D90

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 6 · #BC96AF

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 6.8 · #B19BB0

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 11 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11.5 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 16.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#AA8A9F

#89A994

Analogous

#A489A9

#AA8A9F

#A9898E

Triadic

#AA8A9F

#9EA989

#899EA9

Split-Complementary

#AA8A9F

#8EA989

#89A9A4

Tetradic

#AA8A9F

#A9A489

#89A994

#898EA9

Monochromatic

#594050

#856078

#AA8A9F

#C9B5C2

#EAE1E7

Rectangle

#AA8A9F

#A99489

#89A994

#899EA9

Compound

#AA8A9F

#A9898E

#89A994

#89A9A4

Variations

Lighter

#BAA0B1

#CAB9C4

#DFD7DC

Darker

#8F6681

#634559

#3A2834

Saturation

#9E949A

#A9899E

#D45EAB

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.85:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8A9F

#96989F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8A9F

#90909C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8A9F

#A88E8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Anonymous 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

#BF9492

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8A9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC99B7

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.

#63A179

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: #AA8A9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8A9F;

CSS Variable

--color-anonymous: #AA8A9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anonymous': '#AA8A9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8A9F] text-[#AA8A9F]

SCSS

$anonymous: #AA8A9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8A9F?

#AA8A9F is Anonymous, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8A9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anonymous?

Anonymous 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 Anonymous?

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

Where can I download Anonymous?

You can download Anonymous 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 Anonymous?

The hex code is #AA8A9F. In RGB it's 170, 138, 159, and in HSL it's 321°, 16%, 60%.

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