PINKS

Pink Parakeet

#AD5471

RGB 173, 84, 113 · HSL 340°, 35%, 50% · CMYK 0, 51, 35, 32

Pink Parakeet is #AD5471 in HEX — rgb(173, 84, 113), hsl(340°, 35%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 35%, 32%).

Pink Parakeet pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 35%, 50%. 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#AD5471

RGB173, 84, 113

HSL340°, 35%, 50%

HSV340°, 51%, 68%

CMYK0, 51, 35, 32

Decimal11359345

CSS RGBrgb(173, 84, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 35%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Parakeet S48H7

Exact match

Behr

Fuschia Flair HDC-SM14-1

ΔE 5 · #A4486B

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 5 · #9F4D65

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 5.2 · #A9586C

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 5.3 · #B95579

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 5.5 · #A2566F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 6.7 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 7 · #A25877

Benjamin Moore

Old 2083-30

ΔE 7.3 · #984D65

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 8.6 · #934962

Vista Paint

Raisa K-721

ΔE 9.6 · #BB6B8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 11.3 · #C05D6B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12.5 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 14.1 · #994A50

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 16.1 · #924E7D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 28.3 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#AD5471

#53AC8E

Analogous

#AC539D

#AD5471

#AC6253

Triadic

#AD5471

#71AC53

#5371AC

Split-Complementary

#AD5471

#53AC62

#539DAC

Tetradic

#AD5471

#9DAC53

#53AC8E

#6253AC

Monochromatic

#45212D

#783A4F

#AD5471

#C5879B

#DEBAC6

Rectangle

#AD5471

#AC8E53

#53AC8E

#5371AC

Compound

#AD5471

#AC6253

#53AC8E

#539DAC

Variations

Lighter

#BD758D

#C99CAB

#DDC7CF

Darker

#8B415A

#612B3D

#391823

Saturation

#8D727B

#AC5371

#D62963

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

4.90:1

vs Black

4.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD5471

#817E6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD5471

#6A6A6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD5471

#AA5C5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Parakeet 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

#C16C70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD5471

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7194

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.

#4C8D77

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: #AD5471;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD5471;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-parakeet: #AD5471;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-parakeet': '#AD5471' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD5471] text-[#AD5471]

SCSS

$pink-parakeet: #AD5471;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5471?

#AD5471 is Pink Parakeet, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AD5471 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Parakeet?

Pink Parakeet 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 Pink Parakeet?

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

Where can I download Pink Parakeet?

You can download Pink Parakeet 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 Pink Parakeet?

The hex code is #AD5471. In RGB it's 173, 84, 113, and in HSL it's 340°, 35%, 50%.

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