PINKS

Sugar Creek

#C96FA8

RGB 201, 111, 168 · HSL 322°, 45%, 61% · CMYK 0, 45, 16, 21

Sugar Creek is #C96FA8 in HEX — rgb(201, 111, 168), hsl(322°, 45%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 16%, 21%).

Sugar Creek pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 45%, 61%. 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#C96FA8

RGB201, 111, 168

HSL322°, 45%, 61%

HSV322°, 45%, 79%

CMYK0, 45, 16, 21

Decimal13201320

CSS RGBrgb(201, 111, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 45%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spectacular Rose S49G6

ΔE 1.6 · #CB72AD

Behr

Enamored M150-5

ΔE 3.4 · #C767A3

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 4.8 · #D26EA4

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Carnation DE5011

ΔE 5.4 · #C973A2

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2076-40

ΔE 5.7 · #D77DB1

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 5.9 · #C9709E

Vista Paint

Earth Fired Red K-737

ΔE 7 · #B66DA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 7.6 · #D96CAD

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 7.9 · #C37CB3

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 11.2 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.8 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 14 · #B54D7F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 17.7 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 43.8 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

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

#C96FA8

#6FC890

Analogous

#BC6FC8

#C96FA8

#C86F7B

Triadic

#C96FA8

#A7C86F

#6FA7C8

Split-Complementary

#C96FA8

#7BC86F

#6FC8BC

Tetradic

#C96FA8

#C8BC6F

#6FC890

#6F7BC8

Monochromatic

#732B59

#AA4183

#C96FA8

#DDA6C9

#F2DEEB

Rectangle

#C96FA8

#C8906F

#6FC890

#6FA7C8

Compound

#C96FA8

#C86F7B

#6FC890

#6FC8BC

Variations

Lighter

#D38CB9

#DAADC9

#E7D1DF

Darker

#B7428C

#802B61

#4C1839

Saturation

#A98E9F

#C86FA7

#E453AF

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#C96FA8

#969AA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C96FA8

#8484A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C96FA8

#C47D7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sugar Creek 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

#D68099

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C96FA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C385BD

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.

#55B378

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: #C96FA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C96FA8;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-creek: #C96FA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-creek': '#C96FA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C96FA8] text-[#C96FA8]

SCSS

$sugar-creek: #C96FA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C96FA8?

#C96FA8 is Sugar Creek, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C96FA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sugar Creek?

Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek?

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

Where can I download Sugar Creek?

You can download Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek?

The hex code is #C96FA8. In RGB it's 201, 111, 168, and in HSL it's 322°, 45%, 61%.

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