PINKS

Pink Mystery

#AE417B

RGB 174, 65, 123 · HSL 328°, 46%, 47% · CMYK 0, 63, 29, 32

Pink Mystery is #AE417B in HEX — rgb(174, 65, 123), hsl(328°, 46%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 29%, 32%).

Pink Mystery pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 46%, 47%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AE417B

RGB174, 65, 123

HSL328°, 46%, 47%

HSV328°, 63%, 68%

CMYK0, 63, 29, 32

Decimal11420027

CSS RGBrgb(174, 65, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 46%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

Exact match

Behr

Rhubarb 130D-5

ΔE 2.1 · #AD3D7B

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-30

ΔE 2.9 · #B5457C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 4.3 · #AA3E71

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 5 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 5.1 · #B54D7F

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 5.2 · #BA417B

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 7.8 · #A54976

Vista Paint

Can Can C-1130

ΔE 9.9 · #A83864

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 11 · #AC3663

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 12.1 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.9 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 16.8 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 17.2 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 26.3 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 42.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#AE417B

#41AF74

Analogous

#AB41AF

#AE417B

#AF4144

Triadic

#AE417B

#7CAF41

#417CAF

Split-Complementary

#AE417B

#44AF41

#41AFAB

Tetradic

#AE417B

#AFAB41

#41AF74

#4144AF

Monochromatic

#3F172D

#772C54

#AE417B

#CB72A1

#DFA9C6

Rectangle

#AE417B

#AF7441

#41AF74

#417CAF

Compound

#AE417B

#AF4144

#41AF74

#41AFAB

Variations

Lighter

#C56196

#CE8EB0

#DFC0D1

Darker

#8E3263

#632144

#3B1228

Saturation

#886779

#AF417C

#CF207E

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

5.47:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AE417B

#797979

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE417B

#606075

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE417B

#AA5252

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Mystery 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

#C25D77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE417B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF629C

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.

#3E8E63

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AE417B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE417B;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-mystery: #AE417B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-mystery': '#AE417B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE417B] text-[#AE417B]

SCSS

$pink-mystery: #AE417B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE417B?

#AE417B is Pink Mystery, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AE417B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Mystery?

Pink Mystery 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 Mystery?

Pink Mystery 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 Mystery?

You can download Pink Mystery 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 Mystery?

The hex code is #AE417B. In RGB it's 174, 65, 123, and in HSL it's 328°, 46%, 47%.

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