PINKS

Elite Pink

#BB8DAA

RGB 187, 141, 170 · HSL 322°, 25%, 64% · CMYK 0, 25, 9, 27

Elite Pink is #BB8DAA in HEX — rgb(187, 141, 170), hsl(322°, 25%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 9%, 27%).

Elite Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 25%, 64%. 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#BB8DAA

RGB187, 141, 170

HSL322°, 25%, 64%

HSV322°, 25%, 73%

CMYK0, 25, 9, 27

Decimal12291498

CSS RGBrgb(187, 141, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 25%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elite Pink S47F4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1370

ΔE 1.6 · #BE91AF

PPG

Mauve Magic 1180-5

ΔE 2.7 · #BF91B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 3.3 · #B28CA9

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 3.5 · #BA93B2

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 3.8 · #AF89A6

Valspar

Amethyst Purple 1004-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #B993B2

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C795B4

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Lilac DE5017

ΔE 6.6 · #D198B5

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 6.9 · #A785A7

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.1 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.3 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.1 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13.9 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 22.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 22.5 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#BB8DAA

#8CBA9D

Analogous

#B48CBA

#BB8DAA

#BA8C92

Triadic

#BB8DAA

#A9BA8C

#8CA9BA

Split-Complementary

#BB8DAA

#92BA8C

#8CBAB4

Tetradic

#BB8DAA

#BAB48C

#8CBA9D

#8C92BA

Monochromatic

#6C415C

#9C5E85

#BB8DAA

#D7BCCD

#F4ECF1

Rectangle

#BB8DAA

#BA9D8C

#8CBA9D

#8CA9BA

Compound

#BB8DAA

#BA8C92

#8CBA9D

#8CBAB4

Variations

Lighter

#C8A3BA

#D4BCCB

#E4D9E0

Darker

#A3628B

#724160

#432538

Saturation

#AA9CA5

#BA8CA9

#DD6AB3

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB8DAA

#9FA1AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8DAA

#9696A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8DAA

#B89392

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elite Pink 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

#CC969B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8DAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B99BBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#6EA883

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: #BB8DAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8DAA;

CSS Variable

--color-elite-pink: #BB8DAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elite-pink': '#BB8DAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8DAA] text-[#BB8DAA]

SCSS

$elite-pink: #BB8DAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8DAA?

#BB8DAA is Elite Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8DAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elite Pink?

Elite Pink 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 Elite Pink?

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

Where can I download Elite Pink?

You can download Elite Pink 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 Elite Pink?

The hex code is #BB8DAA. In RGB it's 187, 141, 170, and in HSL it's 322°, 25%, 64%.

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