REDS

Pink Dahlia

#B94C66

RGB 185, 76, 102 · HSL 346°, 44%, 51% · CMYK 0, 59, 45, 27

Pink Dahlia is #B94C66 in HEX — rgb(185, 76, 102), hsl(346°, 44%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 45%, 27%).

Pink Dahlia pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 44%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#B94C66

RGB185, 76, 102

HSL346°, 44%, 51%

HSV346°, 59%, 73%

CMYK0, 59, 45, 27

Decimal12143718

CSS RGBrgb(185, 76, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 44%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 3.3 · #B8516C

Sherwin-Williams

Gala Pink SW6579

ΔE 3.5 · #B04B63

Behr

Rose Wine 170D-6

ΔE 3.7 · #BC4665

Benjamin Moore

Aniline 1350

ΔE 3.9 · #B0415C

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 4.4 · #B2485B

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 4.6 · #B14566

Dulux

Pink Quince S01G8

ΔE 4.9 · #AB485E

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 5.4 · #B84D5D

Vista Paint

Punky Pink C-1128

ΔE 5.4 · #AF4B5C

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 5.6 · #AC3E5F

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 5.8 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.6 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 14.5 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.6 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 16.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 25.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B94C66

#4BB99F

Analogous

#B94B9C

#B94C66

#B9684B

Triadic

#B94C66

#65B94B

#4B65B9

Split-Complementary

#B94C66

#4BB968

#4B9CB9

Tetradic

#B94C66

#9CB94B

#4BB99F

#684BB9

Monochromatic

#4D1E29

#843346

#B94C66

#CE8294

#E4B9C3

Rectangle

#B94C66

#B99F4B

#4BB99F

#4B65B9

Compound

#B94C66

#B9684B

#4BB99F

#4B9CB9

Variations

Lighter

#C76F84

#D098A5

#E1C6CC

Darker

#98384E

#6A2535

#3F151E

Saturation

#937279

#B94B65

#DC2852

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.90:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B94C66

#878163

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B94C66

#696963

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B94C66

#B65559

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Dahlia carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#CA6668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B94C66

Daylight 5500K

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

#B76B8C

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.

#459885

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: #B94C66;

CSS — background

background-color: #B94C66;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-dahlia: #B94C66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-dahlia': '#B94C66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B94C66] text-[#B94C66]

SCSS

$pink-dahlia: #B94C66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B94C66?

#B94C66 is Pink Dahlia, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B94C66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Dahlia?

Pink Dahlia works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pink Dahlia?

Pink Dahlia pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Dahlia?

You can download Pink Dahlia 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 Dahlia?

The hex code is #B94C66. In RGB it's 185, 76, 102, and in HSL it's 346°, 44%, 51%.

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