PINKS

Virtual Pink

#CF184B

RGB 207, 24, 75 · HSL 343°, 79%, 45% · CMYK 0, 88, 64, 19

Virtual Pink is #CF184B in HEX — rgb(207, 24, 75), hsl(343°, 79%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 88%, 64%, 19%).

Virtual Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 79%, 45%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CF184B

RGB207, 24, 75

HSL343°, 79%, 45%

HSV343°, 88%, 81%

CMYK0, 88, 64, 19

Decimal13572171

CSS RGBrgb(207, 24, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 79%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Whip Lash P150-6

ΔE 4 · #CD1E45

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 10.8 · #C1334B

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 11.5 · #C93543

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 12.2 · #C51D34

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 12.2 · #C53A4B

Vista Paint

Red Baron K-672

ΔE 12.9 · #BE2535

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 13.2 · #C52033

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 15.5 · #CF454A

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 15.7 · #F93753

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 16.4 · #BF2D32

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 16.6 · #C53E40

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 17 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 20.8 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 21.1 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.5 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 24.5 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#CF184B

#18CD9A

Analogous

#CD18A6

#CF184B

#CD3F18

Triadic

#CF184B

#4BCD18

#184BCD

Split-Complementary

#CF184B

#18CD3F

#18A6CD

Tetradic

#CF184B

#A6CD18

#18CD9A

#3F18CD

Monochromatic

#440819

#891032

#CF184B

#EA4876

#F28DA9

Rectangle

#CF184B

#CD9A18

#18CD9A

#184BCD

Compound

#CF184B

#CD3F18

#18CD9A

#18A6CD

Variations

Lighter

#E73668

#E37292

#E9B3C2

Darker

#A8103B

#760827

#460316

Saturation

#8E5867

#CD184B

#D90C46

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

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CF184B

#8D8244

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF184B

#5F5F47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF184B

#CC313F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Virtual 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

#DB3F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF184B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C84478

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#20A37E

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CF184B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF184B;

CSS Variable

--color-virtual-pink: #CF184B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'virtual-pink': '#CF184B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF184B] text-[#CF184B]

SCSS

$virtual-pink: #CF184B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF184B?

#CF184B is Virtual Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CF184B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Virtual Pink?

Virtual 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 Virtual Pink?

Virtual 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 Virtual Pink?

You can download Virtual 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 Virtual Pink?

The hex code is #CF184B. In RGB it's 207, 24, 75, and in HSL it's 343°, 79%, 45%.

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