PINKS

Lovebirds

#CA4A9A

RGB 202, 74, 154 · HSL 323°, 55%, 54% · CMYK 0, 63, 24, 21

Lovebirds is #CA4A9A in HEX — rgb(202, 74, 154), hsl(323°, 55%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 24%, 21%).

Lovebirds pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 55%, 54%. 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#CA4A9A

RGB202, 74, 154

HSL323°, 55%, 54%

HSV323°, 63%, 79%

CMYK0, 63, 24, 21

Decimal13257370

CSS RGBrgb(202, 74, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 55%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lovebirds P140-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 8.5 · #D15B9B

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 10.7 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 10.9 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 11.7 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 12.4 · #D96CAD

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 14.9 · #DE4C8A

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 15.6 · #B54D7F

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 16.4 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 17 · #C25A88

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 17.2 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 19.4 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 20.8 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 28.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 34.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 52.8 · #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

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

#CA4A9A

#49CA7B

Analogous

#BB49CA

#CA4A9A

#CA4958

Triadic

#CA4A9A

#99CA49

#4999CA

Split-Complementary

#CA4A9A

#58CA49

#49CABB

Tetradic

#CA4A9A

#CABB49

#49CA7B

#4958CA

Monochromatic

#5F1C45

#9A2D70

#CA4A9A

#DB84BA

#EDC0DB

Rectangle

#CA4A9A

#CA7B49

#49CA7B

#4999CA

Compound

#CA4A9A

#CA4958

#49CA7B

#49CABB

Variations

Lighter

#D56EAD

#DA98C0

#E6C6DA

Darker

#AE2F7D

#7A1E56

#481033

Saturation

#9D768E

#CA4999

#E52F9F

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.96:1

Deuteranopia

#CA4A9A

#8A8E98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA4A9A

#6E6E93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA4A9A

#C4615F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lovebirds 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

#D7648F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA4A9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C469B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#3EAC68

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: #CA4A9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA4A9A;

CSS Variable

--color-lovebirds: #CA4A9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lovebirds': '#CA4A9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA4A9A] text-[#CA4A9A]

SCSS

$lovebirds: #CA4A9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA4A9A?

#CA4A9A is Lovebirds, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA4A9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lovebirds?

Lovebirds 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 Lovebirds?

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

Where can I download Lovebirds?

You can download Lovebirds 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 Lovebirds?

The hex code is #CA4A9A. In RGB it's 202, 74, 154, and in HSL it's 323°, 55%, 54%.

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