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Preppy Rose

#D1668F

RGB 209, 102, 143 · HSL 337°, 54%, 61% · CMYK 0, 51, 32, 18

Preppy Rose is #D1668F in HEX — rgb(209, 102, 143), hsl(337°, 54%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 32%, 18%).

Preppy Rose pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 54%, 61%. 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#D1668F

RGB209, 102, 143

HSL337°, 54%, 61%

HSV337°, 51%, 82%

CMYK0, 51, 32, 18

Decimal13723279

CSS RGBrgb(209, 102, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 54%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Damask M160-5

ΔE 3.7 · #DD6D98

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 3.8 · #C6628C

PPG

Paris Pink 1181-6

ΔE 3.9 · #DA6D91

Dunn-Edwards

Lipstick DE5040

ΔE 4.1 · #C95B83

Vista Paint

Groovy C-1122

ΔE 4.7 · #DA6390

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 5.7 · #CA6997

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 5.9 · #DE6491

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 6.7 · #CC617F

Dulux

Party Girl SB7H2

ΔE 7 · #C25C8E

Benjamin Moore

Razzle 1348

ΔE 7.2 · #CA5380

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 9 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.5 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.7 · #AA3E71

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 15.4 · #DE4C8A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.1 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 35.3 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#D1668F

#66D1A8

Analogous

#D166C5

#D1668F

#D17266

Triadic

#D1668F

#8FD166

#668FD1

Split-Complementary

#D1668F

#66D172

#66C5D1

Tetradic

#D1668F

#C5D166

#66D1A8

#7266D1

Monochromatic

#7A2445

#B53667

#D1668F

#E3A1BA

#F4DCE5

Rectangle

#D1668F

#D1A866

#66D1A8

#668FD1

Compound

#D1668F

#D17266

#66D1A8

#66C5D1

Variations

Lighter

#DA84A5

#DFA8BD

#E9CFD9

Darker

#C3366C

#88234A

#51132B

Saturation

#AC8B98

#D1668F

#E84F8A

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.01:1

Deuteranopia

#D1668F

#9B998D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1668F

#81818B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1668F

#CD7173

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Preppy Rose 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

#DC7986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1668F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C97EAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#4CBD91

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: #D1668F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1668F;

CSS Variable

--color-preppy-rose: #D1668F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'preppy-rose': '#D1668F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1668F] text-[#D1668F]

SCSS

$preppy-rose: #D1668F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1668F?

#D1668F is Preppy Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D1668F warm or cool?

Preppy Rose reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Preppy Rose?

Preppy Rose 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 Preppy Rose?

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

Where can I download Preppy Rose?

You can download Preppy Rose 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 Preppy Rose?

The hex code is #D1668F. In RGB it's 209, 102, 143, and in HSL it's 337°, 54%, 61%.

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