REDS

Pink Cocoa Cupcake

#D1A5A6

RGB 209, 165, 166 · HSL 359°, 32%, 73% · CMYK 0, 21, 21, 18

Pink Cocoa Cupcake is #D1A5A6 in HEX — rgb(209, 165, 166), hsl(359°, 32%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 21%, 18%).

Pink Cocoa Cupcake pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 32%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D1A5A6

RGB209, 165, 166

HSL359°, 32%, 73%

HSV359°, 21%, 82%

CMYK0, 21, 21, 18

Decimal13739430

CSS RGBrgb(209, 165, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 32%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baby Jane S03E3

ΔE 1.5 · #D0A7A9

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 2 · #CFA1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruby Eye 71

ΔE 2.2 · #D0A2A0

Behr

Sombrero Tan 220F-4

ΔE 3 · #CBA09D

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 3.5 · #C79EA2

PPG

Pepperberry 1055-4

ΔE 3.6 · #C79D9B

Valspar

Thistle Field 1007-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #D4A6AE

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 3.9 · #C7A4A6

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 4 · #CC9F9A

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 5.4 · #C4989E

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.4 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 7.7 · #C19091

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 17.7 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 20.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D1A5A6

#A4D0CF

Analogous

#D0A4BB

#D1A5A6

#D0B9A4

Triadic

#D1A5A6

#A5D0A4

#A4A5D0

Split-Complementary

#D1A5A6

#A4D0B9

#A4BBD0

Tetradic

#D1A5A6

#BBD0A4

#A4D0CF

#B9A4D0

Monochromatic

#914B4C

#B67273

#D1A5A6

#EAD7D7

#F6EEEE

Rectangle

#D1A5A6

#D0CFA4

#A4D0CF

#A4A5D0

Compound

#D1A5A6

#D0B9A4

#A4D0CF

#A4BBD0

Variations

Lighter

#DAB6B7

#E1CACB

#ECE2E2

Darker

#B97172

#8A4244

#512626

Saturation

#C1B4B4

#D0A4A5

#E88D8E

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1A5A6

#B9B6A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1A5A6

#AEAEA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1A5A6

#D0A6A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Cocoa Cupcake 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

#DCA898

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1A5A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9ADBC

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.

#84B9B8

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: #D1A5A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1A5A6;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-cocoa-cupcake: #D1A5A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-cocoa-cupcake': '#D1A5A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1A5A6] text-[#D1A5A6]

SCSS

$pink-cocoa-cupcake: #D1A5A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1A5A6?

#D1A5A6 is Pink Cocoa Cupcake, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D1A5A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Cocoa Cupcake?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Cocoa Cupcake?

Pink Cocoa Cupcake 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 Cocoa Cupcake?

You can download Pink Cocoa Cupcake 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 Cocoa Cupcake?

The hex code is #D1A5A6. In RGB it's 209, 165, 166, and in HSL it's 359°, 32%, 73%.

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