REDS

Pink Flamingo

#CD717B

RGB 205, 113, 123 · HSL 353°, 48%, 62% · CMYK 0, 45, 40, 20

Pink Flamingo is #CD717B in HEX — rgb(205, 113, 123), hsl(353°, 48%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 40%, 20%).

Pink Flamingo pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 48%, 62%. 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#CD717B

RGB205, 113, 123

HSL353°, 48%, 62%

HSV353°, 45%, 80%

CMYK0, 45, 40, 20

Decimal13463931

CSS RGBrgb(205, 113, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 48%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Flamingo SW0080

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Dazzle S02H6

ΔE 2.9 · #C97379

PPG

Mexican Chile 1186-5

ΔE 3.9 · #D16D76

Behr

Copperleaf 210D-5

ΔE 4.4 · #D07678

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 4.6 · #C46C6F

Valspar

Playful Pink 2001-3B

ΔE 5.5 · #C06E71

Vista Paint

Porcelain Rose C-1093

ΔE 6.3 · #D98288

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 6.4 · #D28085

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 6.6 · #DD8389

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 6.9 · #D36E70

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 8.6 · #C47977

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.7 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.1 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.1 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 21.3 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#CD717B

#70CDC2

Analogous

#CD70A9

#CD717B

#CD9370

Triadic

#CD717B

#7ACD70

#707ACD

Split-Complementary

#CD717B

#70CD93

#70A9CD

Tetradic

#CD717B

#A9CD70

#70CDC2

#9370CD

Monochromatic

#792A34

#B13E4C

#CD717B

#E1A8AF

#F4E1E3

Rectangle

#CD717B

#CDC270

#70CDC2

#707ACD

Compound

#CD717B

#CD9370

#70CDC2

#70A9CD

Variations

Lighter

#D78C95

#DDADB3

#E8D2D4

Darker

#BE3F4E

#852934

#4F171D

Saturation

#AC9093

#CD707A

#E65667

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.24:1

Deuteranopia

#CD717B

#A09979

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD717B

#87877A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD717B

#CB757A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Flamingo 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

#D98177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD717B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6869C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#55B8AC

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: #CD717B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD717B;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-flamingo: #CD717B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-flamingo': '#CD717B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD717B] text-[#CD717B]

SCSS

$pink-flamingo: #CD717B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD717B?

#CD717B is Pink Flamingo, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD717B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Flamingo?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Flamingo?

Pink Flamingo 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 Pink Flamingo?

You can download Pink Flamingo 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 Flamingo?

The hex code is #CD717B. In RGB it's 205, 113, 123, and in HSL it's 353°, 48%, 62%.

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