REDS

Old Pink

#C77986

RGB 199, 121, 134 · HSL 350°, 41%, 63% · CMYK 0, 39, 33, 22

Old Pink is #C77986 in HEX — rgb(199, 121, 134), hsl(350°, 41%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 33%, 22%).

Old Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 41%, 63%. 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#C77986

RGB199, 121, 134

HSL350°, 41%, 63%

HSV350°, 39%, 78%

CMYK0, 39, 33, 22

Decimal13072774

CSS RGBrgb(199, 121, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 41%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Orchid S01G5

ΔE 2.8 · #CA798B

PPG

Briar Rose 1050-5

ΔE 2.8 · #C07281

Valspar

Doric Pink 1008-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #CA808B

Vista Paint

Melita K-698

ΔE 3.5 · #C87F87

Sherwin-Williams

Tuberose SW6578

ΔE 4.7 · #D47C8C

Benjamin Moore

Genuine 2005-40

ΔE 4.8 · #C88187

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 5.7 · #D28085

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 5.9 · #B86F82

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 6.4 · #D98899

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.5 · #BF7A8F

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 8.2 · #C47977

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.7 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.8 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.4 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 25.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 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

#C77986

#7AC7BA

Analogous

#C77AAE

#C77986

#C7947A

Triadic

#C77986

#87C77A

#7A87C7

Split-Complementary

#C77986

#7AC794

#7AAEC7

Tetradic

#C77986

#AEC77A

#7AC7BA

#947AC7

Monochromatic

#77323D

#AD4859

#C77986

#DEB0B8

#F4E6E8

Rectangle

#C77986

#C7BA7A

#7AC7BA

#7A87C7

Compound

#C77986

#C7947A

#7AC7BA

#7AAEC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2959F

#DAB3B9

#E7D5D8

Darker

#B74A5C

#80313E

#4C1B23

Saturation

#AC9599

#C77A87

#E35E74

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#C77986

#9F9A85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C77986

#8A8A84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C77986

#C57D80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old 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

#D58780

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C77986

Daylight 5500K

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

#C28CA4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#5FB2A4

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: #C77986;

CSS — background

background-color: #C77986;

CSS Variable

--color-old-pink: #C77986;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-pink': '#C77986' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C77986] text-[#C77986]

SCSS

$old-pink: #C77986;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C77986?

#C77986 is Old Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C77986 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Old Pink?

Old 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 Old Pink?

You can download Old 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 Old Pink?

The hex code is #C77986. In RGB it's 199, 121, 134, and in HSL it's 350°, 41%, 63%.

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