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Brilliant Carmine

#AD548F

RGB 173, 84, 143 · HSL 320°, 35%, 50% · CMYK 0, 51, 17, 32

Brilliant Carmine is #AD548F in HEX — rgb(173, 84, 143), hsl(320°, 35%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 17%, 32%).

Brilliant Carmine pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 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#AD548F

RGB173, 84, 143

HSL320°, 35%, 50%

HSV320°, 51%, 68%

CMYK0, 51, 17, 32

Decimal11359375

CSS RGBrgb(173, 84, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 35%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 3.7 · #B35E97

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 5.7 · #A0497E

Dulux

Perfect Bloom SB7H4

ΔE 5.8 · #BB649F

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 8.1 · #94437C

Behr

Enamored M150-5

ΔE 8.3 · #C767A3

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 8.6 · #9D5A8F

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 9.5 · #B54D7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 9.7 · #B26BA2

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 10.6 · #924E7D

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 11.9 · #CA6997

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 12.3 · #C9709E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12.5 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 13 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 44.4 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#AD548F

#53AC71

Analogous

#9D53AC

#AD548F

#AC5362

Triadic

#AD548F

#8EAC53

#538EAC

Split-Complementary

#AD548F

#62AC53

#53AC9D

Tetradic

#AD548F

#AC9D53

#53AC71

#5362AC

Monochromatic

#452139

#783A64

#AD548F

#C587B0

#DEBAD2

Rectangle

#AD548F

#AC7153

#53AC71

#538EAC

Compound

#AD548F

#AC5362

#53AC71

#53AC9D

Variations

Lighter

#BD75A5

#C99CBA

#DDC7D6

Darker

#8B4172

#612B4F

#39182E

Saturation

#8D7284

#AC538E

#D6299C

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

4.73:1

vs Black

4.44:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD548F

#7C808E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD548F

#6A6A89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD548F

#A86361

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Brilliant Carmine 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

#C16C86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD548F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE71AB

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.

#4C8D62

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: #AD548F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD548F;

CSS Variable

--color-brilliant-carmine: #AD548F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brilliant-carmine': '#AD548F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD548F] text-[#AD548F]

SCSS

$brilliant-carmine: #AD548F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD548F?

#AD548F is Brilliant Carmine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AD548F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brilliant Carmine?

Brilliant Carmine 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 Brilliant Carmine?

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

Where can I download Brilliant Carmine?

You can download Brilliant Carmine 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 Brilliant Carmine?

The hex code is #AD548F. In RGB it's 173, 84, 143, and in HSL it's 320°, 35%, 50%.

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