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Cactus Flower

#AF416B

RGB 175, 65, 107 · HSL 337°, 46%, 47% · CMYK 0, 63, 39, 31

Cactus Flower is #AF416B in HEX — rgb(175, 65, 107), hsl(337°, 46%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 39%, 31%).

Cactus Flower pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 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#AF416B

RGB175, 65, 107

HSL337°, 46%, 47%

HSV337°, 63%, 69%

CMYK0, 63, 39, 31

Decimal11485547

CSS RGBrgb(175, 65, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 46%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 2.7 · #AB446B

Dulux

Lickedy Lick S48H8

ΔE 2.8 · #B44970

Vista Paint

Can Can C-1130

ΔE 3 · #A83864

Behr

Strawberry Rhubarb 150D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #B84472

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 4 · #AC3663

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1349

ΔE 4.3 · #B34769

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 4.8 · #B14566

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 5.6 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Hot SW6843

ΔE 5.7 · #AC4362

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 7.2 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 8.4 · #B8516C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 12 · #A03472

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 12.5 · #9F3A4F

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.1 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 33.2 · #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

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

#AF416B

#41AF85

Analogous

#AF41A2

#AF416B

#AF4E41

Triadic

#AF416B

#6BAF41

#416BAF

Split-Complementary

#AF416B

#41AF4E

#41A2AF

Tetradic

#AF416B

#A2AF41

#41AF85

#4E41AF

Monochromatic

#3F1727

#772C49

#AF416B

#CB7294

#DFA9BE

Rectangle

#AF416B

#AF8541

#41AF85

#416BAF

Compound

#AF416B

#AF4E41

#41AF85

#41A2AF

Variations

Lighter

#C56187

#CE8EA7

#DFC0CC

Darker

#8E3255

#63213A

#3B1222

Saturation

#886774

#AF416B

#CF2063

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

5.54:1

vs Black

3.79:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF416B

#7C7869

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF416B

#606067

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF416B

#AB4E50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cactus Flower 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

#C35D6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF416B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B06290

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.

#3E8E6F

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: #AF416B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF416B;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus-flower: #AF416B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus-flower': '#AF416B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF416B] text-[#AF416B]

SCSS

$cactus-flower: #AF416B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF416B?

#AF416B is Cactus Flower, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AF416B warm or cool?

Cactus Flower reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cactus Flower?

Cactus Flower 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 Cactus Flower?

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

Where can I download Cactus Flower?

You can download Cactus Flower 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 Cactus Flower?

The hex code is #AF416B. In RGB it's 175, 65, 107, and in HSL it's 337°, 46%, 47%.

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