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Middle Safflower

#C85179

RGB 200, 81, 121 · HSL 340°, 52%, 55% · CMYK 0, 60, 40, 22

Middle Safflower is #C85179 in HEX — rgb(200, 81, 121), hsl(340°, 52%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 40%, 22%).

Middle Safflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 52%, 55%. 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#C85179

RGB200, 81, 121

HSL340°, 52%, 55%

HSV340°, 60%, 78%

CMYK0, 60, 40, 22

Decimal13128057

CSS RGBrgb(200, 81, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 52%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Razzle 1348

ΔE 3.1 · #CA5380

PPG

Panama Rose 1181-7

ΔE 3.3 · #C6577C

Behr

Lovable 160D-5

ΔE 3.8 · #CC5B7E

Dunn-Edwards

Lipstick DE5040

ΔE 4.8 · #C95B83

Dulux

Napier NZ10E8

ΔE 6.5 · #B44970

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 6.9 · #CC617F

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 7 · #D55E7B

Vista Paint

Groovy C-1122

ΔE 7.5 · #DA6390

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 8 · #DE6491

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 8.1 · #B8516C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 8.2 · #CB556E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 11.6 · #AA3E71

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 12.2 · #DE4C8A

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 18.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 32.7 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#C85179

#51C8A0

Analogous

#C851B4

#C85179

#C86451

Triadic

#C85179

#78C851

#5178C8

Split-Complementary

#C85179

#51C864

#51B4C8

Tetradic

#C85179

#B4C851

#51C8A0

#6451C8

Monochromatic

#611F35

#9B3154

#C85179

#DA8BA5

#EDC5D2

Rectangle

#C85179

#C8A051

#51C8A0

#5178C8

Compound

#C85179

#C86451

#51C8A0

#51B4C8

Variations

Lighter

#D37393

#D99CB0

#E5C8D2

Darker

#AD335C

#79213E

#481224

Saturation

#9E7A86

#C85178

#E3356F

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#C85179

#908C76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C85179

#717175

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C85179

#C45D61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Middle Safflower 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

#D56976

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C85179

Daylight 5500K

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

#C36E9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#43AC89

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: #C85179;

CSS — background

background-color: #C85179;

CSS Variable

--color-middle-safflower: #C85179;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'middle-safflower': '#C85179' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C85179] text-[#C85179]

SCSS

$middle-safflower: #C85179;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C85179?

#C85179 is Middle Safflower, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C85179 warm or cool?

Middle Safflower reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Middle Safflower?

Middle Safflower 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 Middle Safflower?

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

Where can I download Middle Safflower?

You can download Middle Safflower 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 Middle Safflower?

The hex code is #C85179. In RGB it's 200, 81, 121, and in HSL it's 340°, 52%, 55%.

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