PINKS

Possessive Pink

#C562A1

RGB 197, 98, 161 · HSL 322°, 46%, 58% · CMYK 0, 50, 18, 23

Possessive Pink is #C562A1 in HEX — rgb(197, 98, 161), hsl(322°, 46%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 18%, 23%).

Possessive Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 46%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C562A1

RGB197, 98, 161

HSL322°, 46%, 58%

HSV322°, 50%, 77%

CMYK0, 50, 18, 23

Decimal12935841

CSS RGBrgb(197, 98, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 46%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

Exact match

Behr

Enamored M150-5

ΔE 2.2 · #C767A3

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 5.6 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 6.1 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 6.4 · #B35E97

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 6.5 · #D26EA4

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 9.5 · #DC7CB5

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 9.7 · #C9709E

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 10.8 · #C25A88

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 11.5 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 11.8 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.9 · #AA3E71

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 16.4 · #A03472

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.9 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 47.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

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

#C562A1

#63C587

Analogous

#B863C5

#C562A1

#C56370

Triadic

#C562A1

#A1C563

#63A1C5

Split-Complementary

#C562A1

#70C563

#63C5B8

Tetradic

#C562A1

#C5B863

#63C587

#6370C5

Monochromatic

#682750

#A03B7B

#C562A1

#DA9AC3

#EED2E4

Rectangle

#C562A1

#C58763

#63C587

#63A1C5

Compound

#C562A1

#C56370

#63C587

#63C5B8

Variations

Lighter

#D182B4

#D8A6C5

#E6CDDD

Darker

#AF3D86

#7B285C

#481636

Saturation

#A38598

#C563A1

#E246A9

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#C562A1

#8F939F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C562A1

#7A7A9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C562A1

#C07270

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Possessive 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

#D37694

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C562A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C07BB8

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.

#4DAF71

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: #C562A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C562A1;

CSS Variable

--color-possessive-pink: #C562A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'possessive-pink': '#C562A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C562A1] text-[#C562A1]

SCSS

$possessive-pink: #C562A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C562A1?

#C562A1 is Possessive Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C562A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Possessive Pink?

Possessive 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 Possessive Pink?

Possessive 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 Possessive Pink?

You can download Possessive 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 Possessive Pink?

The hex code is #C562A1. In RGB it's 197, 98, 161, and in HSL it's 322°, 46%, 58%.

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