PINKS

Tropical

#C87B9B

RGB 200, 123, 155 · HSL 335°, 41%, 63% · CMYK 0, 38, 23, 22

Tropical is #C87B9B in HEX — rgb(200, 123, 155), hsl(335°, 41%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 23%, 22%).

Tropical pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 41%, 63%. 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#C87B9B

RGB200, 123, 155

HSL335°, 41%, 63%

HSV335°, 39%, 78%

CMYK0, 38, 23, 22

Decimal13138843

CSS RGBrgb(200, 123, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 41%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 1355

Exact match

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 2.8 · #BF7595

Dulux

Watermelon Pink S48H5

ΔE 3 · #C67593

Valspar

Nice Berry 1005-3B

ΔE 3 · #BF7896

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 3.1 · #D182A0

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 3.4 · #C47B95

Vista Paint

Santa Rosa K-730

ΔE 4.6 · #C582A3

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D6859F

Behr

Red Clover S150-4

ΔE 6 · #BA7992

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 6.2 · #B56E91

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.5 · #BF7A8F

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 8.2 · #B16D85

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 11.9 · #C6628C

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.4 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 31.4 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#C87B9B

#7AC7A7

Analogous

#C77AC1

#C87B9B

#C7807A

Triadic

#C87B9B

#9AC77A

#7A9AC7

Split-Complementary

#C87B9B

#7AC780

#7AC1C7

Tetradic

#C87B9B

#C1C77A

#7AC7A7

#807AC7

Monochromatic

#77324E

#AD4872

#C87B9B

#DEB0C3

#F4E6EC

Rectangle

#C87B9B

#C7A77A

#7AC7A7

#7A9AC7

Compound

#C87B9B

#C7807A

#7AC7A7

#7AC1C7

Variations

Lighter

#D295AE

#DAB3C3

#E7D5DC

Darker

#B74A77

#803152

#4C1B2F

Saturation

#AC959F

#C77A9A

#E35E96

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.76:1

Deuteranopia

#C87B9B

#9E9D9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C87B9B

#8C8C97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C87B9B

#C58383

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tropical 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

#D5898F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C87B9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C38EB4

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.

#5FB28F

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: #C87B9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C87B9B;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical: #C87B9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical': '#C87B9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C87B9B] text-[#C87B9B]

SCSS

$tropical: #C87B9B;

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#CB7E95 · ΔE 5.0

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#BA7699 · ΔE 5.1

Paradise Pink

#DC85A6 · ΔE 6.1

Wild Pink

#D07991 · ΔE 6.8

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#D48295 · ΔE 8.3

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#DD7AA5 · ΔE 9.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C87B9B?

#C87B9B is Tropical, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C87B9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical?

Tropical 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 Tropical?

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

Where can I download Tropical?

You can download Tropical 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 Tropical?

The hex code is #C87B9B. In RGB it's 200, 123, 155, and in HSL it's 335°, 41%, 63%.

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