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Malaga

#AB5871

RGB 171, 88, 113 · HSL 342°, 33%, 51% · CMYK 0, 49, 34, 33

Malaga is #AB5871 in HEX — rgb(171, 88, 113), hsl(342°, 33%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 34%, 33%).

Malaga pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 33%, 51%. 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#AB5871

RGB171, 88, 113

HSL342°, 33%, 51%

HSV342°, 49%, 67%

CMYK0, 49, 34, 33

Decimal11229297

CSS RGBrgb(171, 88, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 33%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 2.8 · #A9586C

Dulux

Pink Parakeet S48H7

ΔE 2.9 · #AD5471

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 3.4 · #A2566F

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 4.4 · #A65D75

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 4.4 · #9F4D65

Behr

Shine Baby Shine MQ1-7

ΔE 5.4 · #A55C6D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 6 · #A25877

Benjamin Moore

Old 2083-30

ΔE 6.1 · #984D65

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 7.7 · #934962

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 8.5 · #B8516C

Vista Paint

Raisa K-721

ΔE 8.9 · #BB6B8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 9.7 · #A6646F

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 12.8 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.3 · #AA3E71

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 16.4 · #924E7D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#AB5871

#59AB93

Analogous

#AB599B

#AB5871

#AB6959

Triadic

#AB5871

#72AB59

#5972AB

Split-Complementary

#AB5871

#59AB69

#599BAB

Tetradic

#AB5871

#9BAB59

#59AB93

#6959AB

Monochromatic

#47242E

#7A3E50

#AB5871

#C58C9D

#DFBFC8

Rectangle

#AB5871

#AB9359

#59AB93

#5972AB

Compound

#AB5871

#AB6959

#59AB93

#599BAB

Variations

Lighter

#BC7A8E

#C99FAC

#DDC9CF

Darker

#8C445A

#612E3D

#391A23

Saturation

#8E767D

#AB5972

#D52F61

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

4.81:1

vs Black

4.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AB5871

#817E6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB5871

#6C6C6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB5871

#A85F61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Malaga 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

#C06F70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB5871

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD7494

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.

#508E7B

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: #AB5871;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB5871;

CSS Variable

--color-malaga: #AB5871;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malaga': '#AB5871' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB5871] text-[#AB5871]

SCSS

$malaga: #AB5871;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB5871?

#AB5871 is Malaga, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AB5871 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malaga?

Malaga 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 Malaga?

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

Where can I download Malaga?

You can download Malaga 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 Malaga?

The hex code is #AB5871. In RGB it's 171, 88, 113, and in HSL it's 342°, 33%, 51%.

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