PURPLES

Pink Parade

#B16AA2

RGB 177, 106, 162 · HSL 313°, 31%, 55% · CMYK 0, 40, 8, 31

Pink Parade is #B16AA2 in HEX — rgb(177, 106, 162), hsl(313°, 31%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 8%, 31%).

Pink Parade pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 31%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#B16AA2

RGB177, 106, 162

HSL313°, 31%, 55%

HSV313°, 40%, 69%

CMYK0, 40, 8, 31

Decimal11627170

CSS RGBrgb(177, 106, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 31%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 0.7 · #B26BA2

Dulux

Eclectic Purple SB7H5

ΔE 3.8 · #B4649D

PPG

Mulberry Bush 1251-6

ΔE 4.2 · #AD6EA0

Behr

Berry Blush BIC-19

ΔE 6.1 · #B577B3

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 6.3 · #B35E97

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-40

ΔE 8.4 · #C77EB0

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 8.9 · #AF78A5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 11.8 · #B283B8

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 12.3 · #924E7D

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.2 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 15.8 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 16.8 · #B54D7F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.8 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 39.9 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#B16AA2

#69B078

Analogous

#9C69B0

#B16AA2

#B0697D

Triadic

#B16AA2

#A0B069

#69A0B0

Split-Complementary

#B16AA2

#7DB069

#69B09C

Tetradic

#B16AA2

#B09C69

#69B078

#697DB0

Monochromatic

#542C4B

#864678

#B16AA2

#CA9BC0

#E5CDDF

Rectangle

#B16AA2

#B07869

#69B078

#69A0B0

Compound

#B16AA2

#B0697D

#69B078

#69B09C

Variations

Lighter

#C087B3

#CCA8C4

#E0CEDC

Darker

#954C85

#67335C

#3D1D36

Saturation

#978292

#B069A0

#D741B7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#B16AA2

#868CA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B16AA2

#7A7A9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B16AA2

#AC7774

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Parade carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#C47C95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B16AA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B181B9

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.

#589765

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: #B16AA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B16AA2;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-parade: #B16AA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-parade': '#B16AA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B16AA2] text-[#B16AA2]

SCSS

$pink-parade: #B16AA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B16AA2?

#B16AA2 is Pink Parade, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B16AA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Parade?

Pink Parade works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Pink Parade?

Pink Parade pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Parade?

You can download Pink Parade 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 Parade?

The hex code is #B16AA2. In RGB it's 177, 106, 162, and in HSL it's 313°, 31%, 55%.

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