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Phlox Pink

#CE5E9A

RGB 206, 94, 154 · HSL 328°, 53%, 59% · CMYK 0, 54, 25, 19

Phlox Pink is #CE5E9A in HEX — rgb(206, 94, 154), hsl(328°, 53%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 25%, 19%).

Phlox Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 53%, 59%. 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#CE5E9A

RGB206, 94, 154

HSL328°, 53%, 59%

HSV328°, 54%, 81%

CMYK0, 54, 25, 19

Decimal13524634

CSS RGBrgb(206, 94, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 53%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 2.6 · #D15B9B

Behr

Rose Chintz 140D-5

ΔE 3 · #C95991

Dulux

Pink Style SB7H3

ΔE 4.6 · #C6629C

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 5.8 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 6 · #D96CAD

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 6.5 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 7.9 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 9.4 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 9.4 · #B54D7F

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 9.4 · #BD4380

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 10.7 · #C9709E

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 13.6 · #DE4C8A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13.7 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 18.9 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 24.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 44.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#CE5E9A

#5FCE93

Analogous

#CA5FCE

#CE5E9A

#CE5F63

Triadic

#CE5E9A

#9ACE5F

#5F9ACE

Split-Complementary

#CE5E9A

#63CE5F

#5FCECA

Tetradic

#CE5E9A

#CECA5F

#5FCE93

#5F63CE

Monochromatic

#71234D

#AC3574

#CE5E9A

#E09ABF

#F2D4E4

Rectangle

#CE5E9A

#CE935F

#5FCE93

#5F9ACE

Compound

#CE5E9A

#CE5F63

#5FCE93

#5FCECA

Variations

Lighter

#D87FAE

#DDA4C2

#E8CDDB

Darker

#BB357D

#832356

#4D1332

Saturation

#A78698

#CE5F9A

#E6469C

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#CE5E9A

#949598

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE5E9A

#7B7B94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE5E9A

#C96E6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Phlox 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

#DA738F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE5E9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C778B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#47B97C

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: #CE5E9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE5E9A;

CSS Variable

--color-phlox-pink: #CE5E9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phlox-pink': '#CE5E9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE5E9A] text-[#CE5E9A]

SCSS

$phlox-pink: #CE5E9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE5E9A?

#CE5E9A is Phlox Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CE5E9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Phlox Pink?

Phlox 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 Phlox Pink?

Phlox 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 Phlox Pink?

You can download Phlox 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 Phlox Pink?

The hex code is #CE5E9A. In RGB it's 206, 94, 154, and in HSL it's 328°, 53%, 59%.

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