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Scarlet Cattleya Orchid

#C70752

RGB 199, 7, 82 · HSL 337°, 93%, 40% · CMYK 0, 96, 59, 22

Scarlet Cattleya Orchid is #C70752 in HEX — rgb(199, 7, 82), hsl(337°, 93%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 96%, 59%, 22%).

Scarlet Cattleya Orchid pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 93%, 40%. 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#C70752

RGB199, 7, 82

HSL337°, 93%, 40%

HSV337°, 96%, 78%

CMYK0, 96, 59, 22

Decimal13043538

CSS RGBrgb(199, 7, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 93%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinkadelic P160-5

ΔE 9.3 · #D13865

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 9.9 · #D72D6D

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2079-20

ΔE 12.8 · #B93254

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 15.9 · #C53A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 16.3 · #DC506E

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 17.1 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 17.4 · #A4233C

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 18.2 · #D34E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 19.9 · #C84F68

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 20.6 · #A4334E

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 21.8 · #CB556E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 22.7 · #F93753

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.2 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 25.1 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 25.6 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 26.1 · #B8516C

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

#C70752

#07C57C

Analogous

#C507AF

#C70752

#C51D07

Triadic

#C70752

#50C507

#0750C5

Split-Complementary

#C70752

#07C51D

#07AFC5

Tetradic

#C70752

#AFC507

#07C57C

#1D07C5

Monochromatic

#310214

#7B0432

#C70752

#F72273

#FA6BA2

Rectangle

#C70752

#C57C07

#07C57C

#0750C5

Compound

#C70752

#C51D07

#07C57C

#07AFC5

Variations

Lighter

#F6136A

#EC5B92

#ECA7C1

Darker

#A1023F

#70002B

#410019

Saturation

#824A5F

#C50750

#C8044F

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

5.86:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C70752

#857C4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C70752

#59594D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C70752

#C32D39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Scarlet Cattleya Orchid 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

#D53259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C70752

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2377D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#129B67

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: #C70752;

CSS — background

background-color: #C70752;

CSS Variable

--color-scarlet-cattleya-orchid: #C70752;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarlet-cattleya-orchid': '#C70752' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C70752] text-[#C70752]

SCSS

$scarlet-cattleya-orchid: #C70752;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C70752?

#C70752 is Scarlet Cattleya Orchid, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C70752 warm or cool?

Scarlet Cattleya Orchid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Scarlet Cattleya Orchid?

Scarlet Cattleya Orchid 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 Scarlet Cattleya Orchid?

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

Where can I download Scarlet Cattleya Orchid?

You can download Scarlet Cattleya Orchid 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 Scarlet Cattleya Orchid?

The hex code is #C70752. In RGB it's 199, 7, 82, and in HSL it's 337°, 93%, 40%.

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