PINKS

Shady Pink

#C4A1AF

RGB 196, 161, 175 · HSL 336°, 23%, 70% · CMYK 0, 18, 11, 23

Shady Pink is #C4A1AF in HEX — rgb(196, 161, 175), hsl(336°, 23%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 11%, 23%).

Shady Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 23%, 70%. 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#C4A1AF

RGB196, 161, 175

HSL336°, 23%, 70%

HSV336°, 18%, 77%

CMYK0, 18, 11, 23

Decimal12886447

CSS RGBrgb(196, 161, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 23%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rose Potpourri 160E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C9A2B0

Valspar

Dancing Rose 1005-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #C9A3B4

Dulux

Strawberry Mousse S48F3

ΔE 2.6 · #C69EAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

ΔE 3.4 · #C49CA6

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 3.5 · #C7A1A9

Vista Paint

Harvest Blessing C-104

ΔE 3.7 · #C39CA5

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 4.3 · #BA99A2

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 4.6 · #B995A1

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BDA5B7

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 5.8 · #D7ADB9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.5 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.3 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.8 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.5 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 15.7 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 19.2 · #9B8CB5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 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

#C4A1AF

#A1C4B6

Analogous

#C4A1C1

#C4A1AF

#C4A4A1

Triadic

#C4A1AF

#AFC4A1

#A1AFC4

Split-Complementary

#C4A1AF

#A1C4A4

#A1C1C4

Tetradic

#C4A1AF

#C1C4A1

#A1C4B6

#A4A1C4

Monochromatic

#7D4F61

#A77287

#C4A1AF

#E2D0D7

#F5EFF2

Rectangle

#C4A1AF

#C4B6A1

#A1C4B6

#A1AFC4

Compound

#C4A1AF

#C4A4A1

#A1C4B6

#A1C1C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0B4BF

#DAC8CF

#E9E0E3

Darker

#AA7489

#7B495D

#482A36

Saturation

#B8ADB1

#C4A1AF

#E283A9

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4A1AF

#AFAFAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4A1AF

#A8A8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4A1AF

#C2A4A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shady Pink 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

#D2A59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4A1AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0AAC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7EB29D

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: #C4A1AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4A1AF;

CSS Variable

--color-shady-pink: #C4A1AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shady-pink': '#C4A1AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4A1AF] text-[#C4A1AF]

SCSS

$shady-pink: #C4A1AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4A1AF?

#C4A1AF is Shady Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C4A1AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shady Pink?

Shady Pink 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 Shady Pink?

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

Where can I download Shady Pink?

You can download Shady 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 Shady Pink?

The hex code is #C4A1AF. In RGB it's 196, 161, 175, and in HSL it's 336°, 23%, 70%.

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