PINKS

Going Rouge

#AB858F

RGB 171, 133, 143 · HSL 344°, 18%, 60% · CMYK 0, 22, 16, 33

Going Rouge is #AB858F in HEX — rgb(171, 133, 143), hsl(344°, 18%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 16%, 33%).

Going Rouge pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 18%, 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#AB858F

RGB171, 133, 143

HSL344°, 18%, 60%

HSV344°, 22%, 67%

CMYK0, 22, 16, 33

Decimal11240847

CSS RGBrgb(171, 133, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 18%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mask S02E4

ΔE 1.9 · #AB878E

Behr

Warm Comfort 190F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #B08591

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 2.4 · #B08693

Vista Paint

Darius Dawn K-1138

ΔE 2.6 · #A77F87

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 3.5 · #A47C85

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #B1828D

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 4.2 · #AE8087

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.4 · #B0909F

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 5.4 · #9E8185

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 5.7 · #A47D90

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 6.8 · #A38A8C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 8.6 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12.4 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.5 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 18.1 · #BF7595

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 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

#AB858F

#87ABA2

Analogous

#AB87A3

#AB858F

#AB8F87

Triadic

#AB858F

#90AB87

#8790AB

Split-Complementary

#AB858F

#87AB8F

#87A3AB

Tetradic

#AB858F

#A3AB87

#87ABA2

#8F87AB

Monochromatic

#5A3F46

#875E69

#AB858F

#CBB4BA

#EAE1E3

Rectangle

#AB858F

#ABA287

#87ABA2

#8790AB

Compound

#AB858F

#AB8F87

#87ABA2

#87A3AB

Variations

Lighter

#BC9FA7

#CBB8BD

#E0D7D9

Darker

#926370

#65434C

#3B272C

Saturation

#9F9396

#AB8790

#D55D7D

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#AB858F

#96948F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB858F

#8C8C8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB858F

#A98888

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Going Rouge 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

#C09086

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB858F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD95AB

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.

#63A191

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: #AB858F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB858F;

CSS Variable

--color-going-rouge: #AB858F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'going-rouge': '#AB858F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB858F] text-[#AB858F]

SCSS

$going-rouge: #AB858F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB858F?

#AB858F is Going Rouge, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AB858F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Going Rouge?

Going Rouge 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 Going Rouge?

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

Where can I download Going Rouge?

You can download Going Rouge 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 Going Rouge?

The hex code is #AB858F. In RGB it's 171, 133, 143, and in HSL it's 344°, 18%, 60%.

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