PINKS

Royal

#BE5171

RGB 190, 81, 113 · HSL 342°, 46%, 53% · CMYK 0, 57, 41, 25

Royal is #BE5171 in HEX — rgb(190, 81, 113), hsl(342°, 46%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 41%, 25%).

Royal pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 46%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BE5171

RGB190, 81, 113

HSL342°, 46%, 53%

HSV342°, 57%, 75%

CMYK0, 57, 41, 25

Decimal12472689

CSS RGBrgb(190, 81, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 46%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2078-30

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 3.1 · #B8516C

PPG

Panama Rose 1181-7

ΔE 3.9 · #C6577C

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 4.5 · #B14566

Behr

Lovable 160D-5

ΔE 4.7 · #CC5B7E

Dulux

Lickedy Lick S48H8

ΔE 5 · #B44970

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 5.4 · #B95579

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 5.6 · #CC617F

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 6.8 · #CB556E

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 8.6 · #B2485B

Vista Paint

Obsession C-1129

ΔE 8.8 · #A73B58

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 14.8 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.1 · #A25877

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 17.2 · #DE4C8A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 28.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#BE5171

#50BE9D

Analogous

#BE50A8

#BE5171

#BE6650

Triadic

#BE5171

#71BE50

#5071BE

Split-Complementary

#BE5171

#50BE66

#50A8BE

Tetradic

#BE5171

#A8BE50

#50BE9D

#6650BE

Monochromatic

#562030

#8D344F

#BE5171

#D3889E

#E8C0CC

Rectangle

#BE5171

#BE9D50

#50BE9D

#5071BE

Compound

#BE5171

#BE6650

#50BE9D

#50A8BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB738D

#D39BAC

#E3C8D0

Darker

#A03857

#70253B

#421422

Saturation

#987781

#BE5071

#DF3064

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

4.56:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#BE5171

#8A866E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE5171

#6E6E6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE5171

#BB5B5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Royal 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

#CE6970

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE5171

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB6E94

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.

#46A085

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: #BE5171;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE5171;

CSS Variable

--color-royal: #BE5171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal': '#BE5171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE5171] text-[#BE5171]

SCSS

$royal: #BE5171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE5171?

#BE5171 is Royal, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BE5171 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal?

Royal 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 Royal?

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

Where can I download Royal?

You can download Royal 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 Royal?

The hex code is #BE5171. In RGB it's 190, 81, 113, and in HSL it's 342°, 46%, 53%.

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