PINKS

Valentine Heart

#BA789E

RGB 186, 120, 158 · HSL 325°, 32%, 60% · CMYK 0, 35, 15, 27

Valentine Heart is #BA789E in HEX — rgb(186, 120, 158), hsl(325°, 32%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 15%, 27%).

Valentine Heart pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 32%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BA789E

RGB186, 120, 158

HSL325°, 32%, 60%

HSV325°, 35%, 73%

CMYK0, 35, 15, 27

Decimal12220574

CSS RGBrgb(186, 120, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 32%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Melrose 1363

ΔE 2 · #BB779A

Dulux

Choral Singer S47G5

ΔE 3.4 · #B67797

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #B2789A

Vista Paint

The Marquis K-729

ΔE 4.4 · #B97093

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 4.5 · #B56E91

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 5.2 · #B87592

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 5.2 · #BF7595

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 6.4 · #AF78A5

Behr

Joie De Vivre MQ4-60

ΔE 6.9 · #B984AE

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 7.9 · #C47B95

PPG

Flowering Raspberry 1180-6

ΔE 8 · #A16C94

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.8 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.3 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 31.8 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#BA789E

#78BA94

Analogous

#B478BA

#BA789E

#BA787E

Triadic

#BA789E

#9EBA78

#789EBA

Split-Complementary

#BA789E

#7EBA78

#78BAB4

Tetradic

#BA789E

#BAB478

#78BA94

#787EBA

Monochromatic

#653451

#974E79

#BA789E

#D4ABC3

#EEDDE7

Rectangle

#BA789E

#BA9478

#78BA94

#789EBA

Compound

#BA789E

#BA787E

#78BA94

#78BAB4

Variations

Lighter

#C893B2

#D2B1C5

#E3D3DD

Darker

#A45181

#723759

#431F34

Saturation

#A38F9B

#BA789E

#DC56A4

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

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.27:1

Deuteranopia

#BA789E

#94969D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA789E

#86869A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA789E

#B68180

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Valentine Heart 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

#CB8792

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA789E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B88CB6

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.

#60A47C

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: #BA789E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA789E;

CSS Variable

--color-valentine-heart: #BA789E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valentine-heart': '#BA789E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA789E] text-[#BA789E]

SCSS

$valentine-heart: #BA789E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA789E?

#BA789E is Valentine Heart, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BA789E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valentine Heart?

Valentine Heart 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 Valentine Heart?

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

Where can I download Valentine Heart?

You can download Valentine Heart 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 Valentine Heart?

The hex code is #BA789E. In RGB it's 186, 120, 158, and in HSL it's 325°, 32%, 60%.

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