PURPLES

Degas Pink

#AC6EAE

RGB 172, 110, 174 · HSL 298°, 28%, 56% · CMYK 1, 37, 0, 32

Degas Pink is #AC6EAE in HEX — rgb(172, 110, 174), hsl(298°, 28%, 56%), cmyk(1%, 37%, 0%, 32%).

Degas Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 28%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#AC6EAE

RGB172, 110, 174

HSL298°, 28%, 56%

HSV298°, 37%, 68%

CMYK1, 37, 0, 32

Decimal11300526

CSS RGBrgb(172, 110, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 28%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Degas Pink 100D-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 2.4 · #AF73B0

Vista Paint

Moonlight Melody C-1178

ΔE 2.8 · #AC72AE

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 4.5 · #A063A1

Dulux

Colour Of Asia SB8H4

ΔE 4.8 · #9D68A5

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 6 · #A475B1

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 10.2 · #C381B5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 10.3 · #B283B8

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 11 · #AF78A5

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 15.8 · #924E7D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 15.8 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 17.1 · #7E6596

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.4 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 24.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 25.9 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 36.1 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#AC6EAE

#71AE6F

Analogous

#8D6FAE

#AC6EAE

#AE6F91

Triadic

#AC6EAE

#AEAC6F

#6FAEAC

Split-Complementary

#AC6EAE

#91AE6F

#6FAE8D

Tetradic

#AC6EAE

#AE8D6F

#71AE6F

#6F91AE

Monochromatic

#543055

#844B86

#AC6EAE

#C8A0CA

#E5D1E5

Rectangle

#AC6EAE

#AE6F71

#71AE6F

#6FAEAC

Compound

#AC6EAE

#AE6F91

#71AE6F

#6FAE8D

Variations

Lighter

#BD8CBE

#CBACCC

#DFD0DF

Darker

#925194

#653667

#3B1F3C

Saturation

#988598

#AC6FAE

#D247D7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.60:1

Deuteranopia

#AC6EAE

#838DAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC6EAE

#7B7BA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC6EAE

#A67D78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Degas Pink carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#C07F9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC6EAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE84C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5D985B

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: #AC6EAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC6EAE;

CSS Variable

--color-degas-pink: #AC6EAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'degas-pink': '#AC6EAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC6EAE] text-[#AC6EAE]

SCSS

$degas-pink: #AC6EAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC6EAE?

#AC6EAE is Degas Pink, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AC6EAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Degas Pink?

Degas Pink works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Degas Pink?

Degas Pink pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Degas Pink?

You can download Degas Pink 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 Degas Pink?

The hex code is #AC6EAE. In RGB it's 172, 110, 174, and in HSL it's 298°, 28%, 56%.

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