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Magenta Dye

#CA1F7B

RGB 202, 31, 123 · HSL 328°, 73%, 46% · CMYK 0, 85, 39, 21

Magenta Dye is #CA1F7B in HEX — rgb(202, 31, 123), hsl(328°, 73%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 39%, 21%).

Magenta Dye pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 73%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CA1F7B

RGB202, 31, 123

HSL328°, 73%, 46%

HSV328°, 85%, 79%

CMYK0, 85, 39, 21

Decimal13246331

CSS RGBrgb(202, 31, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 73%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dragon Fruit 130B-6

ΔE 6.5 · #DD2F82

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 12.4 · #DE4C8A

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 14.4 · #BD4380

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 14.9 · #B7386E

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 17.8 · #AE3162

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 18.7 · #AE417B

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 19.7 · #AC3663

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 21.5 · #B54D7F

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 23.4 · #C25A88

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 26 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 26.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 27.2 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 34.2 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 34.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 44.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

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

#CA1F7B

#20CB70

Analogous

#C520CB

#CA1F7B

#CB2025

Triadic

#CA1F7B

#7BCB20

#207BCB

Split-Complementary

#CA1F7B

#25CB20

#20CBC5

Tetradic

#CA1F7B

#CBC520

#20CB70

#2025CB

Monochromatic

#470B2B

#891553

#CA1F7B

#E453A0

#EE95C5

Rectangle

#CA1F7B

#CB7020

#20CB70

#207BCB

Compound

#CA1F7B

#CB2025

#20CB70

#20CBC5

Variations

Lighter

#E14096

#E079B0

#E7B6D0

Darker

#A61663

#740D44

#450628

Saturation

#8F5C77

#CB207B

#DB107C

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

5.26:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CA1F7B

#858378

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA1F7B

#5E5E74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA1F7B

#C54245

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Magenta Dye 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

#D74477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA1F7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4499C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#26A260

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CA1F7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA1F7B;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta-dye: #CA1F7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta-dye': '#CA1F7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA1F7B] text-[#CA1F7B]

SCSS

$magenta-dye: #CA1F7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA1F7B?

#CA1F7B is Magenta Dye, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA1F7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magenta Dye?

Magenta Dye 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 Magenta Dye?

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

Where can I download Magenta Dye?

You can download Magenta Dye 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 Magenta Dye?

The hex code is #CA1F7B. In RGB it's 202, 31, 123, and in HSL it's 328°, 73%, 46%.

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