PINKS

Playful Plum

#BA99A2

RGB 186, 153, 162 · HSL 344°, 19%, 66% · CMYK 0, 18, 13, 27

Playful Plum is #BA99A2 in HEX — rgb(186, 153, 162), hsl(344°, 19%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 13%, 27%).

Playful Plum pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 19%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BA99A2

RGB186, 153, 162

HSL344°, 19%, 66%

HSV344°, 18%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 13, 27

Decimal12229026

CSS RGBrgb(186, 153, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 19%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lockhart C-97

ΔE 1 · #BB98A0

Dulux

Windflower S02E3

ΔE 1.5 · #BC9CA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lockhart 98

ΔE 1.5 · #BE9AA2

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 2.3 · #B995A1

Behr

Retro Pink S170-4

ΔE 3.5 · #C39AA2

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 3.8 · #B495A4

Valspar

Antoinette 1005-7C

ΔE 4.1 · #B69396

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4.7 · #B0909F

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 4.8 · #BF9A9B

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.7 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 9.7 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.3 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.7 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

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

#BA99A2

#98B9B0

Analogous

#B998B1

#BA99A2

#B9A098

Triadic

#BA99A2

#A1B998

#98A1B9

Split-Complementary

#BA99A2

#98B9A0

#98B1B9

Tetradic

#BA99A2

#B1B998

#98B9B0

#A098B9

Monochromatic

#6D4A54

#9A6A77

#BA99A2

#D8C5CA

#F5F0F1

Rectangle

#BA99A2

#B9B098

#98B9B0

#98A1B9

Compound

#BA99A2

#B9A098

#98B9B0

#98B1B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7ACB3

#D3C3C7

#E5DDDF

Darker

#9F6F7B

#704954

#422A30

Saturation

#ADA3A6

#B998A1

#DC7590

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA99A2

#A7A6A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA99A2

#9F9FA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA99A2

#B99B9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Playful Plum 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

#CB9F95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA99A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A4B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#73AB9C

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: #BA99A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA99A2;

CSS Variable

--color-playful-plum: #BA99A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'playful-plum': '#BA99A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA99A2] text-[#BA99A2]

SCSS

$playful-plum: #BA99A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA99A2?

#BA99A2 is Playful Plum, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BA99A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Playful Plum?

Playful Plum 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 Playful Plum?

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

Where can I download Playful Plum?

You can download Playful Plum 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 Playful Plum?

The hex code is #BA99A2. In RGB it's 186, 153, 162, and in HSL it's 344°, 19%, 66%.

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