PINKS

Beet Wave

#D4265D

RGB 212, 38, 93 · HSL 341°, 70%, 49% · CMYK 0, 82, 56, 17

Beet Wave is #D4265D in HEX — rgb(212, 38, 93), hsl(341°, 70%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 56%, 17%).

Beet Wave pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 70%, 49%. 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#D4265D

RGB212, 38, 93

HSL341°, 70%, 49%

HSV341°, 82%, 83%

CMYK0, 82, 56, 17

Decimal13903453

CSS RGBrgb(212, 38, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 70%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Roulette P170-5

ΔE 5.6 · #E43C69

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 7.7 · #D72D6D

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 11.3 · #D04667

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 12.6 · #DC506E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14.8 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 15.5 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 17.5 · #AB2E46

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 17.6 · #C84F68

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 18.7 · #A4233C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 19.3 · #CB556E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 20.8 · #F93753

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 20.9 · #A4334E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 24.4 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 26.6 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 26.8 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#D4265D

#25D49D

Analogous

#D425B4

#D4265D

#D44625

Triadic

#D4265D

#5DD425

#255DD4

Split-Complementary

#D4265D

#25D446

#25B4D4

Tetradic

#D4265D

#B4D425

#25D49D

#4625D4

Monochromatic

#520F24

#931A40

#D4265D

#E3638C

#EFA4BC

Rectangle

#D4265D

#D49D25

#25D49D

#255DD4

Compound

#D4265D

#D44625

#25D49D

#25B4D4

Variations

Lighter

#E04E7C

#DF83A0

#E8BBC9

Darker

#AD1A49

#7A1031

#48081C

Saturation

#976373

#D4255D

#E71356

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

4.96:1

vs Black

4.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D4265D

#908858

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4265D

#646458

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4265D

#D03D47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Beet Wave 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

#DE4961

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4265D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC4E85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#2BA981

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: #D4265D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4265D;

CSS Variable

--color-beet-wave: #D4265D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beet-wave': '#D4265D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4265D] text-[#D4265D]

SCSS

$beet-wave: #D4265D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4265D?

#D4265D is Beet Wave, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4265D warm or cool?

Beet Wave reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beet Wave?

Beet Wave 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 Beet Wave?

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

Where can I download Beet Wave?

You can download Beet Wave 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 Beet Wave?

The hex code is #D4265D. In RGB it's 212, 38, 93, and in HSL it's 341°, 70%, 49%.

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