REDS

Dusky Pink

#CC7A8B

RGB 204, 122, 139 · HSL 348°, 45%, 64% · CMYK 0, 40, 32, 20

Dusky Pink is #CC7A8B in HEX — rgb(204, 122, 139), hsl(348°, 45%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 32%, 20%).

Dusky Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 45%, 64%. 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#CC7A8B

RGB204, 122, 139

HSL348°, 45%, 64%

HSV348°, 40%, 80%

CMYK0, 40, 32, 20

Decimal13400715

CSS RGBrgb(204, 122, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 45%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Orchid S01G5

ΔE 0.9 · #CA798B

Sherwin-Williams

Tuberose SW6578

ΔE 3 · #D47C8C

Benjamin Moore

Precious 2084-40

ΔE 3.6 · #D58396

Valspar

Reflecting Rose 1007-3B

ΔE 3.6 · #D68095

Dunn-Edwards

First Love DE5053

ΔE 3.7 · #CF758A

PPG

Wright Old Rose FLLW705

ΔE 3.9 · #C07281

Vista Paint

Glam C-1134

ΔE 4.6 · #CC7289

Hallman-Lindsay

Glam 1135

ΔE 4.8 · #CF748C

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 6.4 · #B86F82

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.5 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.2 · #EA899A

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 9.7 · #B16D85

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9.9 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 14.8 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 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

#CC7A8B

#7ACDBC

Analogous

#CD7AB4

#CC7A8B

#CD937A

Triadic

#CC7A8B

#8ACD7A

#7A8ACD

Split-Complementary

#CC7A8B

#7ACD93

#7AB4CD

Tetradic

#CC7A8B

#B4CD7A

#7ACDBC

#937ACD

Monochromatic

#7E303F

#B5455B

#CC7A8B

#E2B1BB

#F7E9EC

Rectangle

#CC7A8B

#CDBC7A

#7ACDBC

#7A8ACD

Compound

#CC7A8B

#CD937A

#7ACDBC

#7AB4CD

Variations

Lighter

#D795A2

#DDB3BB

#E9D5D9

Darker

#BD485F

#862D3F

#4F1924

Saturation

#B0979C

#CD7A8A

#E6617B

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#CC7A8B

#A29D89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC7A8B

#8C8C89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC7A8B

#C97F82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusky Pink 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

#D88883

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC7A8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68DA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#5EB7A5

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: #CC7A8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC7A8B;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-pink: #CC7A8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-pink': '#CC7A8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC7A8B] text-[#CC7A8B]

SCSS

$dusky-pink: #CC7A8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC7A8B?

#CC7A8B is Dusky Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC7A8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Pink?

Dusky Pink 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 Dusky Pink?

You can download Dusky Pink 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 Dusky Pink?

The hex code is #CC7A8B. In RGB it's 204, 122, 139, and in HSL it's 348°, 45%, 64%.

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