PINKS

Hot

#AC4362

RGB 172, 67, 98 · HSL 342°, 44%, 47% · CMYK 0, 61, 43, 33

Hot is #AC4362 in HEX — rgb(172, 67, 98), hsl(342°, 44%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 43%, 33%).

Hot pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 44%, 47%. 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#AC4362

RGB172, 67, 98

HSL342°, 44%, 47%

HSV342°, 61%, 67%

CMYK0, 61, 43, 33

Decimal11289442

CSS RGBrgb(172, 67, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 44%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hot SW6843

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 1.8 · #B14566

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 2.2 · #AC3E5F

Dulux

Mysterious Pink SB7H8

ΔE 2.3 · #AA4365

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1349

ΔE 2.7 · #B34769

Behr

Pottery Red 160D-6

ΔE 3.2 · #AB3D5B

Vista Paint

Obsession C-1129

ΔE 3.7 · #A73B58

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 5 · #B8516C

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 6 · #AB3756

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 7.3 · #9F3A4F

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 8 · #B95579

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 10.9 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 11.7 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13 · #922B3E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.6 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#AC4362

#43AD8D

Analogous

#AD4397

#AC4362

#AD5843

Triadic

#AC4362

#63AD43

#4363AD

Split-Complementary

#AC4362

#43AD58

#4397AD

Tetradic

#AC4362

#97AD43

#43AD8D

#5843AD

Monochromatic

#3E1824

#762E43

#AC4362

#C9738D

#DEABBA

Rectangle

#AC4362

#AD8D43

#43AD8D

#4363AD

Compound

#AC4362

#AD5843

#43AD8D

#4397AD

Variations

Lighter

#C26380

#CC90A2

#DEC1CA

Darker

#8C344E

#622235

#3A131F

Saturation

#886872

#AD4363

#CE2255

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

5.62:1

vs Black

3.73:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC4362

#7B775F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC4362

#60605F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC4362

#A94D51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hot 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

#C05F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC4362

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE6489

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.

#408C75

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: #AC4362;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC4362;

CSS Variable

--color-hot: #AC4362;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot': '#AC4362' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC4362] text-[#AC4362]

SCSS

$hot: #AC4362;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC4362?

#AC4362 is Hot, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AC4362 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot?

Hot 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 Hot?

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

Where can I download Hot?

You can download Hot 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 Hot?

The hex code is #AC4362. In RGB it's 172, 67, 98, and in HSL it's 342°, 44%, 47%.

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