PURPLES

Pink Insanity

#CC44FF

RGB 204, 68, 255 · HSL 284°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 20, 73, 0, 0

Pink Insanity is #CC44FF in HEX — rgb(204, 68, 255), hsl(284°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(20%, 73%, 0%, 0%).

Pink Insanity pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 100%, 63%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#CC44FF

RGB204, 68, 255

HSL284°, 100%, 63%

HSV284°, 73%, 100%

CMYK20, 73, 0, 0

Decimal13387007

CSS RGBrgb(204, 68, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Freeze 680B-5

ΔE 18.3 · #C65DF0

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 59.3 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 59.8 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 60.4 · #C562A1

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 61 · #D15B9B

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 64.2 · #DC7CB5

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 64.7 · #A03472

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 65.3 · #A475B1

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 65.3 · #D26EA4

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 67.4 · #243F90

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 68.4 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 68.9 · #776BAB

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 69.4 · #C9709E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 69.5 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 71.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 83.3 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CC44FF

#75FF42

Analogous

#6E42FF

#CC44FF

#FF42D3

Triadic

#CC44FF

#FFCD42

#42FFCD

Split-Complementary

#CC44FF

#D3FF42

#42FF6E

Tetradic

#CC44FF

#FF6E42

#75FF42

#42D3FF

Monochromatic

#7B00A8

#B400F5

#CC44FF

#E18FFF

#F5DBFF

Rectangle

#CC44FF

#FF4275

#75FF42

#42FFCD

Compound

#CC44FF

#FF42D3

#75FF42

#42FF6E

Variations

Lighter

#D768FF

#DD96F7

#E9C7F5

Darker

#BC02FF

#8200B1

#4B0067

Saturation

#AE84BD

#CD42FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.84:1

Deuteranopia

#CC44FF

#6C9BFE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC44FF

#6C6CF1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC44FF

#BE816B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Insanity carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#D860DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC44FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C665FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5CE72A

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: #CC44FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC44FF;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-insanity: #CC44FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-insanity': '#CC44FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC44FF] text-[#CC44FF]

SCSS

$pink-insanity: #CC44FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC44FF?

#CC44FF is Pink Insanity, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CC44FF warm or cool?

Pink Insanity reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pink Insanity?

Pink Insanity works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Pink Insanity?

Pink Insanity pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Insanity?

You can download Pink Insanity 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 Pink Insanity?

The hex code is #CC44FF. In RGB it's 204, 68, 255, and in HSL it's 284°, 100%, 63%.

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