REDS

Retro Pink

#C39AA2

RGB 195, 154, 162 · HSL 348°, 25%, 68% · CMYK 0, 21, 17, 24

Retro Pink is #C39AA2 in HEX — rgb(195, 154, 162), hsl(348°, 25%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 17%, 24%).

Retro Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 25%, 68%. 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#C39AA2

RGB195, 154, 162

HSL348°, 25%, 68%

HSV348°, 21%, 76%

CMYK0, 21, 17, 24

Decimal12819106

CSS RGBrgb(195, 154, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 25%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Retro Pink S170-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Harvest Blessing C-104

ΔE 1.2 · #C39CA5

Dulux

Casa Talec S01E3

ΔE 1.4 · #C49CA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

ΔE 1.4 · #C49CA6

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 1.8 · #C4989E

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 2.6 · #C79EA2

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 2.7 · #C7A1A9

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #C6959F

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 4 · #BF9A9B

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 6.3 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 10.7 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.7 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.3 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 20.5 · #BF7595

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C39AA2

#99C2BA

Analogous

#C299B6

#C39AA2

#C2A599

Triadic

#C39AA2

#A1C299

#99A1C2

Split-Complementary

#C39AA2

#99C2A5

#99B6C2

Tetradic

#C39AA2

#B6C299

#99C2BA

#A599C2

Monochromatic

#794952

#A56975

#C39AA2

#DEC9CD

#F5EFF0

Rectangle

#C39AA2

#C2BA99

#99C2BA

#99A1C2

Compound

#C39AA2

#C2A599

#99C2BA

#99B6C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEADB4

#D8C4C8

#E7DDDF

Darker

#A96C78

#7A4550

#47282E

Saturation

#B4A7AA

#C299A1

#E07A8F

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C39AA2

#ACAAA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C39AA2

#A2A2A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C39AA2

#C19C9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Retro Pink 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

#D2A095

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C39AA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFA5B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#78AEA4

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: #C39AA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C39AA2;

CSS Variable

--color-retro-pink: #C39AA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro-pink': '#C39AA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C39AA2] text-[#C39AA2]

SCSS

$retro-pink: #C39AA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C39AA2?

#C39AA2 is Retro Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C39AA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Retro Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Retro Pink?

Retro Pink 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 Retro Pink?

You can download Retro 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 Retro Pink?

The hex code is #C39AA2. In RGB it's 195, 154, 162, and in HSL it's 348°, 25%, 68%.

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