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Fruit Dove

#CA4F70

RGB 202, 79, 112 · HSL 344°, 54%, 55% · CMYK 0, 61, 45, 21

Fruit Dove is #CA4F70 in HEX — rgb(202, 79, 112), hsl(344°, 54%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 45%, 21%).

Fruit Dove pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 54%, 55%. 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#CA4F70

RGB202, 79, 112

HSL344°, 54%, 55%

HSV344°, 61%, 79%

CMYK0, 61, 45, 21

Decimal13258608

CSS RGBrgb(202, 79, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 54%, 55%)

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Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 4.3 · #C84F68

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

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PPG

Kenny's Kiss 1184-6

ΔE 5.2 · #D45871

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ΔE 5.4 · #C94571

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 8 · #B8516C

Dulux

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ΔE 9.5 · #B44970

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Colorhouse

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ΔE 15.4 · #AA3E71

Kobra

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Dutch Boy

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

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

#CA4F70

#4ECAA9

Analogous

#CA4EAD

#CA4F70

#CA6B4E

Triadic

#CA4F70

#6FCA4E

#4E6FCA

Split-Complementary

#CA4F70

#4ECA6B

#4EADCA

Tetradic

#CA4F70

#ADCA4E

#4ECAA9

#6B4ECA

Monochromatic

#621D30

#9D2F4C

#CA4F70

#DC899F

#EDC4CF

Rectangle

#CA4F70

#CAA94E

#4ECAA9

#4E6FCA

Compound

#CA4F70

#CA6B4E

#4ECAA9

#4EADCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5728C

#DA9BAB

#E6C8D0

Darker

#B03153

#7B1F38

#491120

Saturation

#9F7A84

#CA4E6F

#E53463

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#CA4F70

#928B6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA4F70

#71716C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA4F70

#C75A5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fruit Dove 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

#D7686F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA4F70

Daylight 5500K

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

#C46D93

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#40AE91

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: #CA4F70;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA4F70;

CSS Variable

--color-fruit-dove: #CA4F70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fruit-dove': '#CA4F70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA4F70] text-[#CA4F70]

SCSS

$fruit-dove: #CA4F70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA4F70?

#CA4F70 is Fruit Dove, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA4F70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fruit Dove?

Fruit Dove 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 Fruit Dove?

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

Where can I download Fruit Dove?

You can download Fruit Dove 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 Fruit Dove?

The hex code is #CA4F70. In RGB it's 202, 79, 112, and in HSL it's 344°, 54%, 55%.

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