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Exotic Bloom

#AC6292

RGB 172, 98, 146 · HSL 321°, 31%, 53% · CMYK 0, 43, 15, 33

Exotic Bloom is #AC6292 in HEX — rgb(172, 98, 146), hsl(321°, 31%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 15%, 33%).

Exotic Bloom pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 31%, 53%. 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#AC6292

RGB172, 98, 146

HSL321°, 31%, 53%

HSV321°, 43%, 67%

CMYK0, 43, 15, 33

Decimal11297426

CSS RGBrgb(172, 98, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 31%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Eclectic Purple SB7H5

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ΔE 5.4 · #B26BA2

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

ΔE 5.7 · #B16AA2

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 5.7 · #9D5A8F

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 5.8 · #B35E97

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 8.7 · #924E7D

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 8.7 · #9C4B81

Behr

Heirloom Rose S130-5

ΔE 8.9 · #9F6588

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 9.3 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.6 · #A25877

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 10.9 · #CA6997

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.4 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 13 · #B54D7F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.8 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 39.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#AC6292

#62AC7C

Analogous

#A162AC

#AC6292

#AC626D

Triadic

#AC6292

#92AC62

#6292AC

Split-Complementary

#AC6292

#6DAC62

#62ACA1

Tetradic

#AC6292

#ACA162

#62AC7C

#626DAC

Monochromatic

#4D2840

#7F436A

#AC6292

#C794B5

#E1C6D8

Rectangle

#AC6292

#AC7C62

#62AC7C

#6292AC

Compound

#AC6292

#AC626D

#62AC7C

#62ACA1

Variations

Lighter

#BD81A8

#CAA4BD

#DECCD8

Darker

#8F4977

#643152

#3B1C30

Saturation

#927C8A

#AC6292

#D6399F

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

4.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.92:1

Deuteranopia

#AC6292

#828591

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC6292

#73738D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC6292

#A86D6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Exotic Bloom 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

#C07689

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC6292

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7BAD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#55916A

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: #AC6292;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC6292;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-bloom: #AC6292;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-bloom': '#AC6292' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC6292] text-[#AC6292]

SCSS

$exotic-bloom: #AC6292;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC6292?

#AC6292 is Exotic Bloom, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AC6292 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Bloom?

Exotic Bloom 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 Exotic Bloom?

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

Where can I download Exotic Bloom?

You can download Exotic Bloom 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 Exotic Bloom?

The hex code is #AC6292. In RGB it's 172, 98, 146, and in HSL it's 321°, 31%, 53%.

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