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Fandango

#B53389

RGB 181, 51, 137 · HSL 320°, 56%, 45% · CMYK 0, 72, 24, 29

Fandango is #B53389 in HEX — rgb(181, 51, 137), hsl(320°, 56%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 24%, 29%).

Fandango pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 56%, 45%. 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#B53389

RGB181, 51, 137

HSL320°, 56%, 45%

HSV320°, 72%, 71%

CMYK0, 72, 24, 29

Decimal11875209

CSS RGBrgb(181, 51, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 56%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glamorous P130-7

ΔE 4.3 · #B72A81

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 12.1 · #BD4380

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 12.4 · #A03472

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 12.9 · #AE417B

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 13.6 · #BA417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.6 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 17.2 · #B54D7F

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 18.2 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 19 · #D96CAD

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 20.3 · #A54976

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 22 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 23.3 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 25.4 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 29.5 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 37.7 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 51.7 · #243F90

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

#B53389

#32B35D

Analogous

#9E32B3

#B53389

#B33248

Triadic

#B53389

#88B332

#3288B3

Split-Complementary

#B53389

#48B332

#32B39E

Tetradic

#B53389

#B39E32

#32B35D

#3248B3

Monochromatic

#3C112D

#77225B

#B53389

#D260AC

#E39CCB

Rectangle

#B53389

#B35D32

#32B35D

#3288B3

Compound

#B53389

#B33248

#32B35D

#32B39E

Variations

Lighter

#CE50A4

#D383B8

#E1BBD4

Darker

#92266E

#66184C

#3C0D2D

Saturation

#865F79

#B33288

#CC1991

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

5.53:1

vs Black

3.80:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B53389

#777B87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B53389

#5C5C82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B53389

#B04E4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fandango 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

#C75382

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B53389

Daylight 5500K

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

#B458A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#339052

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: #B53389;

CSS — background

background-color: #B53389;

CSS Variable

--color-fandango: #B53389;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fandango': '#B53389' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B53389] text-[#B53389]

SCSS

$fandango: #B53389;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B53389?

#B53389 is Fandango, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B53389 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fandango?

Fandango 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 Fandango?

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

Where can I download Fandango?

You can download Fandango 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 Fandango?

The hex code is #B53389. In RGB it's 181, 51, 137, and in HSL it's 320°, 56%, 45%.

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