PINKS

Cranberry

#CA98B0

RGB 202, 152, 176 · HSL 331°, 32%, 69% · CMYK 0, 25, 13, 21

Cranberry is #CA98B0 in HEX — rgb(202, 152, 176), hsl(331°, 32%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 13%, 21%).

Cranberry pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 32%, 69%. 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#CA98B0

RGB202, 152, 176

HSL331°, 32%, 69%

HSV331°, 25%, 79%

CMYK0, 25, 13, 21

Decimal13277360

CSS RGBrgb(202, 152, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 32%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 1362

Exact match

Behr

Calico Rose 150E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #CE9BB3

Valspar

Quilted Heart 1004-3C

ΔE 2.7 · #CE9CB8

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebay SW6563

ΔE 2.8 · #CB9AAD

Dulux

Gizmo S48G3

ΔE 3.6 · #D3A1B6

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Lilac DE5017

ΔE 3.7 · #D198B5

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C795B4

PPG

Winsome Rose 1044-5

ΔE 5.1 · #C28BA1

Vista Paint

Pink Beauty C-1149

ΔE 5.8 · #DBA6C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Beauty 1150

ΔE 6.1 · #DCA7C2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 8.7 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.3 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.8 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.9 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 20.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

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

#CA98B0

#97C9B1

Analogous

#C997C8

#CA98B0

#C99797

Triadic

#CA98B0

#AFC997

#97AFC9

Split-Complementary

#CA98B0

#97C997

#97C8C9

Tetradic

#CA98B0

#C8C997

#97C9B1

#9797C9

Monochromatic

#834462

#AF6488

#CA98B0

#E3C9D6

#F6EEF2

Rectangle

#CA98B0

#C9B197

#97C9B1

#97AFC9

Compound

#CA98B0

#C99797

#97C9B1

#97C8C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4ACBF

#DCC3CF

#EADDE3

Darker

#B3668B

#833F60

#4D2438

Saturation

#B8A8B0

#C997AF

#E47CAE

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA98B0

#ACADB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA98B0

#A2A2AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA98B0

#C79D9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cranberry 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

#D79F9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA98B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4A4C3

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.

#79B297

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: #CA98B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA98B0;

CSS Variable

--color-cranberry: #CA98B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cranberry': '#CA98B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA98B0] text-[#CA98B0]

SCSS

$cranberry: #CA98B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA98B0?

#CA98B0 is Cranberry, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA98B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cranberry?

Cranberry 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 Cranberry?

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

Where can I download Cranberry?

You can download Cranberry 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 Cranberry?

The hex code is #CA98B0. In RGB it's 202, 152, 176, and in HSL it's 331°, 32%, 69%.

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