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Secret Affair

#C41661

RGB 196, 22, 97 · HSL 334°, 80%, 43% · CMYK 0, 89, 51, 23

Secret Affair is #C41661 in HEX — rgb(196, 22, 97), hsl(334°, 80%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 51%, 23%).

Secret Affair pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 80%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C41661

RGB196, 22, 97

HSL334°, 80%, 43%

HSV334°, 89%, 77%

CMYK0, 89, 51, 23

Decimal12850785

CSS RGBrgb(196, 22, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 80%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 6 · #D72D6D

Behr

Pinkadelic P160-5

ΔE 9.5 · #D13865

Benjamin Moore

Peony 2079-30

ΔE 12.8 · #C94571

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 13.4 · #B7386E

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 13.5 · #AE3162

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 15.8 · #AC3663

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 17.8 · #CA4B65

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 19.3 · #C84F68

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 19.8 · #A4334E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.6 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 20.7 · #CB556E

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 21.3 · #D34E5F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 23.2 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 25.2 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 30.4 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 31.9 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#C41661

#16C579

Analogous

#C516BA

#C41661

#C52216

Triadic

#C41661

#62C516

#1662C5

Split-Complementary

#C41661

#16C522

#16BAC5

Tetradic

#C41661

#BAC516

#16C579

#2216C5

Monochromatic

#3C071E

#810E40

#C41661

#EA3E88

#F183B3

Rectangle

#C41661

#C57916

#16C579

#1662C5

Compound

#C41661

#C52216

#16C579

#16BAC5

Variations

Lighter

#E82E7E

#E36CA0

#E9B0C8

Darker

#A10E4E

#710735

#43031F

Saturation

#88536A

#C51662

#D00B60

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

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C41661

#837C5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C41661

#59595B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C41661

#C0363D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Secret Affair 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

#D23D64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C41661

Daylight 5500K

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

#C04288

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#1E9D66

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #C41661;

CSS — background

background-color: #C41661;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-affair: #C41661;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-affair': '#C41661' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C41661] text-[#C41661]

SCSS

$secret-affair: #C41661;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C41661?

#C41661 is Secret Affair, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C41661 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Affair?

Secret Affair 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 Secret Affair?

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

Where can I download Secret Affair?

You can download Secret Affair 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 Secret Affair?

The hex code is #C41661. In RGB it's 196, 22, 97, and in HSL it's 334°, 80%, 43%.

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