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Hollyhock Blossom Pink

#BD79A5

RGB 189, 121, 165 · HSL 321°, 34%, 61% · CMYK 0, 36, 13, 26

Hollyhock Blossom Pink is #BD79A5 in HEX — rgb(189, 121, 165), hsl(321°, 34%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 13%, 26%).

Hollyhock Blossom Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 34%, 61%. 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#BD79A5

RGB189, 121, 165

HSL321°, 34%, 61%

HSV321°, 36%, 74%

CMYK0, 36, 13, 26

Decimal12417445

CSS RGBrgb(189, 121, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 34%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-40

ΔE 4.3 · #C77EB0

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 5.5 · #AF78A5

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 5.6 · #B079A7

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 6.1 · #C37CB3

Dulux

Fragrant Musk S47H5

ΔE 6.2 · #B07AA0

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

ΔE 6.5 · #B2789A

Behr

Joie De Vivre MQ4-60

ΔE 6.5 · #B984AE

Vista Paint

The Marquis K-729

ΔE 6.6 · #B97093

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 6.8 · #B56E91

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 7.6 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 10.5 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.8 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.7 · #C6628C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 16.5 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 34.3 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#BD79A5

#7ABD91

Analogous

#B37ABD

#BD79A5

#BD7A84

Triadic

#BD79A5

#A6BD7A

#7AA6BD

Split-Complementary

#BD79A5

#84BD7A

#7ABDB3

Tetradic

#BD79A5

#BDB37A

#7ABD91

#7A84BD

Monochromatic

#6A3457

#9D4D81

#BD79A5

#D7ADC8

#F0E0EA

Rectangle

#BD79A5

#BD917A

#7ABD91

#7AA6BD

Compound

#BD79A5

#BD7A84

#7ABD91

#7ABDB3

Variations

Lighter

#CA94B8

#D5B2C9

#E4D4DF

Darker

#A9508A

#76365F

#451E38

Saturation

#A6919F

#BD7AA6

#DE59B0

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

3.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.44:1

Deuteranopia

#BD79A5

#9598A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD79A5

#8888A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD79A5

#B98381

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hollyhock Blossom 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

#CD8797

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD79A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8CBB

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.

#61A87A

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: #BD79A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD79A5;

CSS Variable

--color-hollyhock-blossom-pink: #BD79A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hollyhock-blossom-pink': '#BD79A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD79A5] text-[#BD79A5]

SCSS

$hollyhock-blossom-pink: #BD79A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD79A5?

#BD79A5 is Hollyhock Blossom Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BD79A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hollyhock Blossom Pink?

Hollyhock Blossom 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 Hollyhock Blossom Pink?

Hollyhock Blossom 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 Hollyhock Blossom Pink?

You can download Hollyhock Blossom 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 Hollyhock Blossom Pink?

The hex code is #BD79A5. In RGB it's 189, 121, 165, and in HSL it's 321°, 34%, 61%.

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