REDS

Playful Pink

#C46C73

RGB 196, 108, 115 · HSL 355°, 43%, 60% · CMYK 0, 45, 41, 23

Playful Pink is #C46C73 in HEX — rgb(196, 108, 115), hsl(355°, 43%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 41%, 23%).

Playful Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 43%, 60%. 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#C46C73

RGB196, 108, 115

HSL355°, 43%, 60%

HSV355°, 45%, 77%

CMYK0, 45, 41, 23

Decimal12872819

CSS RGBrgb(196, 108, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 43%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 2.3 · #C46C6F

Dulux

Pink Dazzle S02H6

ΔE 2.6 · #C97379

Valspar

Playful Pink 2001-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #C06E71

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Flamingo SW0080

ΔE 3.1 · #CD717B

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 3.1 · #BF6E72

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 3.4 · #BB6569

PPG

Cranberry 1051-5

ΔE 3.8 · #C27277

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 5.6 · #B66972

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 6.5 · #B76764

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 7.3 · #D36E70

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 7.4 · #C47977

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.2 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.1 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.9 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.2 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 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

#C46C73

#6DC5BE

Analogous

#C56DA0

#C46C73

#C5926D

Triadic

#C46C73

#74C56D

#6D74C5

Split-Complementary

#C46C73

#6DC592

#6DA0C5

Tetradic

#C46C73

#A0C56D

#6DC5BE

#926DC5

Monochromatic

#6D2C31

#A4414A

#C46C73

#DBA4A8

#F0DBDC

Rectangle

#C46C73

#C5BE6D

#6DC5BE

#6D74C5

Compound

#C46C73

#C5926D

#6DC5BE

#6DA0C5

Variations

Lighter

#D08A90

#D8ABAF

#E6D1D2

Darker

#B2434C

#7C2C33

#49191D

Saturation

#A68C8E

#C56D74

#E2505C

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

3.66:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.74:1

Deuteranopia

#C46C73

#999271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C46C73

#818172

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C46C73

#C27074

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Playful 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

#D27E71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C46C73

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08396

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#54B0A8

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: #C46C73;

CSS — background

background-color: #C46C73;

CSS Variable

--color-playful-pink: #C46C73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'playful-pink': '#C46C73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C46C73] text-[#C46C73]

SCSS

$playful-pink: #C46C73;

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#DE7C83 · ΔE 7.9

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#B9596A · ΔE 8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C46C73?

#C46C73 is Playful Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C46C73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Playful Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Playful Pink?

Playful 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 Playful Pink?

You can download Playful 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 Playful Pink?

The hex code is #C46C73. In RGB it's 196, 108, 115, and in HSL it's 355°, 43%, 60%.

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