PINKS

Bishop Red

#C473A9

RGB 196, 115, 169 · HSL 320°, 41%, 61% · CMYK 0, 41, 14, 23

Bishop Red is #C473A9 in HEX — rgb(196, 115, 169), hsl(320°, 41%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 14%, 23%).

Bishop Red pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 41%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C473A9

RGB196, 115, 169

HSL320°, 41%, 61%

HSV320°, 41%, 77%

CMYK0, 41, 14, 23

Decimal12874665

CSS RGBrgb(196, 115, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 41%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Spectacular Rose S49G6

ΔE 3.7 · #CB72AD

Dunn-Edwards

Peruvian Lily DE5004

ΔE 3.9 · #CD7DB5

Vista Paint

Earth Fired Red K-737

ΔE 4.5 · #B66DA4

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-40

ΔE 4.8 · #C77EB0

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 4.8 · #C37CB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 5.7 · #B26BA2

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 6.1 · #C9709E

Behr

Enamored M150-5

ΔE 6.7 · #C767A3

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 7.4 · #DC7FB4

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 11.9 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.6 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 15.1 · #C47B95

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 16.6 · #924E7D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 40.9 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#C473A9

#73C48E

Analogous

#B773C4

#C473A9

#C47380

Triadic

#C473A9

#A9C473

#73A9C4

Split-Complementary

#C473A9

#80C473

#73C4B7

Tetradic

#C473A9

#C4B773

#73C48E

#7380C4

Monochromatic

#6F2F5A

#A54585

#C473A9

#DBA9CA

#F1DFEB

Rectangle

#C473A9

#C48E73

#73C48E

#73A9C4

Compound

#C473A9

#C47380

#73C48E

#73C4B7

Variations

Lighter

#D08FBA

#D8AFCA

#E6D2E0

Darker

#B2478E

#7C2F62

#491A3A

Saturation

#A88FA0

#C473A9

#E255B3

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#C473A9

#959AA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C473A9

#8585A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C473A9

#BF807E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bishop Red 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

#D2839A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C473A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C088BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#59AF76

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: #C473A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C473A9;

CSS Variable

--color-bishop-red: #C473A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bishop-red': '#C473A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C473A9] text-[#C473A9]

SCSS

$bishop-red: #C473A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C473A9?

#C473A9 is Bishop Red, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C473A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bishop Red?

Bishop Red 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 Bishop Red?

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

Where can I download Bishop Red?

You can download Bishop Red 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 Bishop Red?

The hex code is #C473A9. In RGB it's 196, 115, 169, and in HSL it's 320°, 41%, 61%.

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