REDS

Pleasure

#C17C83

RGB 193, 124, 131 · HSL 354°, 36%, 62% · CMYK 0, 36, 32, 24

Pleasure is #C17C83 in HEX — rgb(193, 124, 131), hsl(354°, 36%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 32%, 24%).

Pleasure pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 36%, 62%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C17C83

RGB193, 124, 131

HSL354°, 36%, 62%

HSV354°, 36%, 76%

CMYK0, 36, 32, 24

Decimal12680323

CSS RGBrgb(193, 124, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 36%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pleasure S02G5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Melita K-698

ΔE 2.2 · #C87F87

Benjamin Moore

Genuine 2005-40

ΔE 2.3 · #C88187

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 2.3 · #BC7B7F

Valspar

Doric Pink 1008-3C

ΔE 3.4 · #CA808B

PPG

Lush Rose 18-30

ΔE 4.4 · #BE727C

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 4.6 · #BA7176

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 4.7 · #C47D7C

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 6.3 · #C47977

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 6.4 · #D28085

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 7.8 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.3 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.4 · #CD746D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 23.9 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C17C83

#7BC1BA

Analogous

#C17BA5

#C17C83

#C1977B

Triadic

#C17C83

#82C17B

#7B82C1

Split-Complementary

#C17C83

#7BC197

#7BA5C1

Tetradic

#C17C83

#A5C17B

#7BC1BA

#977BC1

Monochromatic

#6F343A

#A34D55

#C17C83

#D9AFB3

#F2E3E5

Rectangle

#C17C83

#C1BA7B

#7BC1BA

#7B82C1

Compound

#C17C83

#C1977B

#7BC1BA

#7BA5C1

Variations

Lighter

#CD969B

#D7B3B7

#E6D5D6

Darker

#AE4F58

#79353B

#481E22

Saturation

#A99496

#C17B82

#E05C69

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#C17C83

#9E9982

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C17C83

#8B8B82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C17C83

#BF7F82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pleasure carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D08A7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C17C83

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8FA2

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.

#61ABA4

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: #C17C83;

CSS — background

background-color: #C17C83;

CSS Variable

--color-pleasure: #C17C83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pleasure': '#C17C83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C17C83] text-[#C17C83]

SCSS

$pleasure: #C17C83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C17C83?

#C17C83 is Pleasure, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C17C83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pleasure?

Pleasure works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pleasure?

Pleasure pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pleasure?

You can download Pleasure 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 Pleasure?

The hex code is #C17C83. In RGB it's 193, 124, 131, and in HSL it's 354°, 36%, 62%.

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