PINKS

Polignac

#BD7D94

RGB 189, 125, 148 · HSL 338°, 33%, 62% · CMYK 0, 34, 22, 26

Polignac is #BD7D94 in HEX — rgb(189, 125, 148), hsl(338°, 33%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 22%, 26%).

Polignac pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 33%, 62%. 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#BD7D94

RGB189, 125, 148

HSL338°, 33%, 62%

HSV338°, 34%, 74%

CMYK0, 34, 22, 26

Decimal12418452

CSS RGBrgb(189, 125, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 33%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Clover S150-4

ΔE 1.8 · #BA7992

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 2.6 · #B87E93

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 2.7 · #BF7A8F

Benjamin Moore

Begonia 2083-40

ΔE 3.2 · #C37F9B

Dulux

Strawberry Surprise S48G5

ΔE 3.8 · #B9748E

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 4.2 · #B87592

Valspar

Nice Berry 1005-3B

ΔE 4.5 · #BF7896

PPG

Winsome Rose 1044-5

ΔE 5.8 · #C28BA1

Vista Paint

Santa Rosa K-730

ΔE 5.9 · #C582A3

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 6 · #B16D85

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 6.2 · #BF7595

Hallman-Lindsay

King's Cloak 86

ΔE 6.6 · #C48692

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.6 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.3 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 25.5 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#BD7D94

#7EBEA7

Analogous

#BE7EB6

#BD7D94

#BE877E

Triadic

#BD7D94

#96BE7E

#7E96BE

Split-Complementary

#BD7D94

#7EBE87

#7EB6BE

Tetradic

#BD7D94

#B6BE7E

#7EBEA7

#877EBE

Monochromatic

#6D374A

#9F506D

#BD7D94

#D8B1BF

#F1E4E9

Rectangle

#BD7D94

#BEA77E

#7EBEA7

#7E96BE

Compound

#BD7D94

#BE877E

#7EBEA7

#7EB6BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB98AB

#D5B5C1

#E5D5DB

Darker

#AA5373

#77374F

#461F2D

Saturation

#A8959C

#BE7E96

#DF5E8D

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#BD7D94

#9A9993

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD7D94

#8B8B91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD7D94

#BA8383

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Polignac 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

#CD8A8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD7D94

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8FAE

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.

#65A88F

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: #BD7D94;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD7D94;

CSS Variable

--color-polignac: #BD7D94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polignac': '#BD7D94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD7D94] text-[#BD7D94]

SCSS

$polignac: #BD7D94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD7D94?

#BD7D94 is Polignac, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BD7D94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polignac?

Polignac 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 Polignac?

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

Where can I download Polignac?

You can download Polignac 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 Polignac?

The hex code is #BD7D94. In RGB it's 189, 125, 148, and in HSL it's 338°, 33%, 62%.

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