PINKS

Deep Carnation

#C973A2

RGB 201, 115, 162 · HSL 327°, 44%, 62% · CMYK 0, 43, 19, 21

Deep Carnation is #C973A2 in HEX — rgb(201, 115, 162), hsl(327°, 44%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 19%, 21%).

Deep Carnation pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 44%, 62%. 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#C973A2

RGB201, 115, 162

HSL327°, 44%, 62%

HSV327°, 43%, 79%

CMYK0, 43, 19, 21

Decimal13202338

CSS RGBrgb(201, 115, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 44%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Carnation DE5011

Exact match

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 1.7 · #C9709E

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2076-40

ΔE 5.1 · #D77DB1

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 5.4 · #CA6997

PPG

Florentine Pink 17-09

ΔE 5.9 · #C86E94

Dulux

Blissful Pink S49H6

ΔE 6.4 · #D07BB4

Behr

Enamored M150-5

ΔE 7.8 · #C767A3

Vista Paint

The Marquis K-729

ΔE 8 · #B97093

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 8.6 · #BF7595

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 8.7 · #B56E91

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 8.8 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 11.7 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.5 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 17.5 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.2 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 39.1 · #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

#C973A2

#73C99A

Analogous

#C473C9

#C973A2

#C97378

Triadic

#C973A2

#A2C973

#73A2C9

Split-Complementary

#C973A2

#78C973

#73C9C4

Tetradic

#C973A2

#C9C473

#73C99A

#7378C9

Monochromatic

#762E55

#AD437D

#C973A2

#DEABC7

#F4E2EB

Rectangle

#C973A2

#C99A73

#73C99A

#73A2C9

Compound

#C973A2

#C97378

#73C99A

#73C9C4

Variations

Lighter

#D48FB5

#DBAFC7

#E8D3DE

Darker

#B94484

#812D5B

#4C1935

Saturation

#AB919F

#C973A2

#E458A5

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#C973A2

#999BA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C973A2

#87879D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C973A2

#C57E7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Deep Carnation 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

#D68395

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C973A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C388B9

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.

#59B382

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: #C973A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C973A2;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-carnation: #C973A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-carnation': '#C973A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C973A2] text-[#C973A2]

SCSS

$deep-carnation: #C973A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C973A2?

#C973A2 is Deep Carnation, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C973A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Carnation?

Deep Carnation 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 Deep Carnation?

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

Where can I download Deep Carnation?

You can download Deep Carnation 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 Deep Carnation?

The hex code is #C973A2. In RGB it's 201, 115, 162, and in HSL it's 327°, 44%, 62%.

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