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Pretty in Plum

#CC5588

RGB 204, 85, 136 · HSL 334°, 54%, 57% · CMYK 0, 58, 33, 20

Pretty in Plum is #CC5588 in HEX — rgb(204, 85, 136), hsl(334°, 54%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 33%, 20%).

Pretty in Plum pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 54%, 57%. 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#CC5588

RGB204, 85, 136

HSL334°, 54%, 57%

HSV334°, 58%, 80%

CMYK0, 58, 33, 20

Decimal13391240

CSS RGBrgb(204, 85, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 54%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Razzle 1348

ΔE 3.6 · #CA5380

Behr

Rose Chintz 140D-5

ΔE 4.9 · #C95991

Vista Paint

Groovy C-1122

ΔE 5.6 · #DA6390

Dunn-Edwards

Lipstick DE5040

ΔE 5.7 · #C95B83

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 5.7 · #C25A88

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 6.5 · #DE6491

Dulux

Party Girl SB7H2

ΔE 6.9 · #C25C8E

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 7.6 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 7.9 · #C6628C

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 9.5 · #B95579

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 9.8 · #DE4C8A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 10.6 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 13.5 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 19 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 38.6 · #E36E5A

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 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

#CC5588

#56CD99

Analogous

#CD56C5

#CC5588

#CD5E56

Triadic

#CC5588

#89CD56

#5689CD

Split-Complementary

#CC5588

#56CD5E

#56C5CD

Tetradic

#CC5588

#C5CD56

#56CD99

#5E56CD

Monochromatic

#6A2040

#A53163

#CC5588

#DE91B2

#F0CCDB

Rectangle

#CC5588

#CD9956

#56CD99

#5689CD

Compound

#CC5588

#CD5E56

#56CD99

#56C5CD

Variations

Lighter

#D778A1

#DB9FB9

#E7CAD7

Darker

#B6326B

#7F204A

#4B122B

Saturation

#A3808F

#CD5689

#E63D86

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

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#CC5588

#929086

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC5588

#757583

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC5588

#C86365

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pretty in Plum 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

#D86C81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC5588

Daylight 5500K

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

#C671A5

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.

#43B483

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: #CC5588;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC5588;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-in-plum: #CC5588;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-in-plum': '#CC5588' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC5588] text-[#CC5588]

SCSS

$pretty-in-plum: #CC5588;

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#B4447B · ΔE 7.9

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#C84470 · ΔE 9.9

Royal Fuchsia

#BD5070 · ΔE 10.7

Pink Corsage

#B24668 · ΔE 12.0

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#DD7AA5 · ΔE 13.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC5588?

#CC5588 is Pretty in Plum, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC5588 warm or cool?

Pretty in Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pretty in Plum?

Pretty in Plum 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 Pretty in Plum?

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

Where can I download Pretty in Plum?

You can download Pretty in Plum 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 Pretty in Plum?

The hex code is #CC5588. In RGB it's 204, 85, 136, and in HSL it's 334°, 54%, 57%.

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