REDS

Pinkadelic

#CB5C5B

RGB 203, 92, 91 · HSL 1°, 52%, 58% · CMYK 0, 55, 55, 20

Pinkadelic is #CB5C5B in HEX — rgb(203, 92, 91), hsl(1°, 52%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 20%).

Pinkadelic pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 52%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CB5C5B

RGB203, 92, 91

HSL1°, 52%, 58%

HSV1°, 55%, 80%

CMYK0, 55, 55, 20

Decimal13327451

CSS RGBrgb(203, 92, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 52%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 3.8 · #C35550

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 4 · #C3585C

Behr

Desert Coral HDC-MD-05

ΔE 4.2 · #D2635B

Benjamin Moore

Rhubarb 2007-30

ΔE 4.7 · #BF4F4F

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 5.4 · #CD6766

Sherwin-Williams

Enticing Red SW6600

ΔE 6.3 · #B74E4F

Valspar

Autumn Fire 1007-1A

ΔE 7.1 · #C34B4A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.2 · #B64F48

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 7.4 · #E26D68

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 8 · #D75954

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.4 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.8 · #B34C53

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 9.1 · #E96E6C

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.5 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 13.1 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.4 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CB5C5B

#5CCACC

Analogous

#CC5C92

#CB5C5B

#CC965C

Triadic

#CB5C5B

#5CCC5E

#5E5CCC

Split-Complementary

#CB5C5B

#5CCC96

#5C92CC

Tetradic

#CB5C5B

#92CC5C

#5CCACC

#965CCC

Monochromatic

#6D2422

#A73735

#CB5C5B

#DE9896

#F0D1D0

Rectangle

#CB5C5B

#CACC5C

#5CCACC

#5E5CCC

Compound

#CB5C5B

#CC965C

#5CCACC

#5C92CC

Variations

Lighter

#D67E7D

#DBA3A2

#E7CCCC

Darker

#B73836

#802423

#4C1413

Saturation

#A58483

#CC5E5C

#E54543

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#CB5C5B

#998F57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB5C5B

#79795B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB5C5B

#C96067

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pinkadelic carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D8725F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB5C5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C57784

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#46B3B5

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: #CB5C5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB5C5B;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkadelic: #CB5C5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkadelic': '#CB5C5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB5C5B] text-[#CB5C5B]

SCSS

$pinkadelic: #CB5C5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB5C5B?

#CB5C5B is Pinkadelic, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB5C5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinkadelic?

Pinkadelic works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pinkadelic?

Pinkadelic pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pinkadelic?

You can download Pinkadelic 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 Pinkadelic?

The hex code is #CB5C5B. In RGB it's 203, 92, 91, and in HSL it's 1°, 52%, 58%.

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