PINKS

Indian Pink

#AD5B78

RGB 173, 91, 120 · HSL 339°, 33%, 52% · CMYK 0, 47, 31, 32

Indian Pink is #AD5B78 in HEX — rgb(173, 91, 120), hsl(339°, 33%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 31%, 32%).

Indian Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 33%, 52%. 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#AD5B78

RGB173, 91, 120

HSL339°, 33%, 52%

HSV339°, 47%, 68%

CMYK0, 47, 31, 32

Decimal11361144

CSS RGBrgb(173, 91, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 33%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Parakeet S48H7

ΔE 3.7 · #AD5471

Dunn-Edwards

Raspberry Parfait DE5033

ΔE 3.9 · #B96482

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 4 · #A2566F

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 4.2 · #A65D75

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 4.3 · #A25877

Behr

Red Gerbera S140-5

ΔE 4.4 · #AD6282

Benjamin Moore

Fashion 1356

ΔE 5.2 · #9F5875

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 5.3 · #A9586C

Vista Paint

Raisa K-721

ΔE 6.6 · #BB6B8C

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 8.1 · #B16D85

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 9.2 · #B56E91

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 9.9 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.1 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 14.5 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.6 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 29.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#AD5B78

#5CAD91

Analogous

#AD5CA1

#AD5B78

#AD685C

Triadic

#AD5B78

#78AD5C

#5C78AD

Split-Complementary

#AD5B78

#5CAD68

#5CA1AD

Tetradic

#AD5B78

#A1AD5C

#5CAD91

#685CAD

Monochromatic

#4B2633

#7D3F55

#AD5B78

#C78FA3

#E0C2CD

Rectangle

#AD5B78

#AD915C

#5CAD91

#5C78AD

Compound

#AD5B78

#AD685C

#5CAD91

#5CA1AD

Variations

Lighter

#BD7D93

#CAA1AF

#DECAD1

Darker

#8F455F

#632E41

#3B1A26

Saturation

#917881

#AD5C78

#D6336C

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

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#AD5B78

#838176

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD5B78

#6F6F75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD5B78

#AA6364

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Indian Pink 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

#C17175

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD5B78

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7699

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.

#51907A

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: #AD5B78;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD5B78;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-pink: #AD5B78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-pink': '#AD5B78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD5B78] text-[#AD5B78]

SCSS

$indian-pink: #AD5B78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5B78?

#AD5B78 is Indian Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AD5B78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Pink?

Indian Pink 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 Indian Pink?

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

Where can I download Indian Pink?

You can download Indian 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 Indian Pink?

The hex code is #AD5B78. In RGB it's 173, 91, 120, and in HSL it's 339°, 33%, 52%.

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