PINKS

Honey Pink

#CC99AA

RGB 204, 153, 170 · HSL 340°, 33%, 70% · CMYK 0, 25, 17, 20

Honey Pink is #CC99AA in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 170), hsl(340°, 33%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 17%, 20%).

Honey Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 33%, 70%. 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#CC99AA

RGB204, 153, 170

HSL340°, 33%, 70%

HSV340°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 17, 20

Decimal13408682

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 33%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebay SW6563

ΔE 1.4 · #CB9AAD

Behr

Fondue 170F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #CB9CAA

Dulux

Pink Ice S01F3

ΔE 3.4 · #CF9FAB

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 1362

ΔE 3.9 · #CA98B0

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 4.2 · #C6959F

PPG

Madagascar Pink 1050-4

ΔE 5 · #D194A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

ΔE 5.5 · #C49CA6

Vista Paint

Lady Flower C-111

ΔE 5.7 · #CFA4AE

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.2 · #D593A5

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 6.4 · #C4989E

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.7 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 10.2 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.1 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#CC99AA

#99CCBB

Analogous

#CC99C3

#CC99AA

#CCA299

Triadic

#CC99AA

#AACC99

#99AACC

Split-Complementary

#CC99AA

#99CCA2

#99C3CC

Tetradic

#CC99AA

#C3CC99

#99CCBB

#A299CC

Monochromatic

#88445B

#B26680

#CC99AA

#E5CCD5

#F6EEF1

Rectangle

#CC99AA

#CCBB99

#99CCBB

#99AACC

Compound

#CC99AA

#CCA299

#99CCBB

#99C3CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6AEBB

#DEC4CD

#EADEE2

Darker

#B66882

#863F56

#4F2332

Saturation

#BAABB0

#CC99AA

#E580A2

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC99AA

#AFAEAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC99AA

#A3A3A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC99AA

#CA9D9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Honey Pink 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

#D89F9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC99AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A4BF

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.

#7BB5A1

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: #CC99AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC99AA;

CSS Variable

--color-honey-pink: #CC99AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey-pink': '#CC99AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC99AA] text-[#CC99AA]

SCSS

$honey-pink: #CC99AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC99AA?

#CC99AA is Honey Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC99AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honey Pink?

Honey Pink 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 Honey Pink?

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

Where can I download Honey Pink?

You can download Honey 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 Honey Pink?

The hex code is #CC99AA. In RGB it's 204, 153, 170, and in HSL it's 340°, 33%, 70%.

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