REDS

Pinkish

#D46A7E

RGB 212, 106, 126 · HSL 349°, 55%, 62% · CMYK 0, 50, 41, 17

Pinkish is #D46A7E in HEX — rgb(212, 106, 126), hsl(349°, 55%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 41%, 17%).

Pinkish pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 55%, 62%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D46A7E

RGB212, 106, 126

HSL349°, 55%, 62%

HSV349°, 50%, 83%

CMYK0, 50, 41, 17

Decimal13920894

CSS RGBrgb(212, 106, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 55%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 4.1 · #D46575

Valspar

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B

ΔE 4.5 · #DA6884

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 4.7 · #DD7788

Behr

Indian Sunset M170-5

ΔE 5 · #DD768D

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 5.5 · #E26B81

Benjamin Moore

Deco 1328

ΔE 5.7 · #DE687A

Dunn-Edwards

Slice of Watermelon DE5068

ΔE 6.3 · #E1697C

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 6.9 · #C05D6B

Vista Paint

Lady Love K-673

ΔE 7.1 · #E06A78

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.9 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.4 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 10 · #B8516C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.6 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 24.1 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#D46A7E

#69D3C0

Analogous

#D369B2

#D46A7E

#D38B69

Triadic

#D46A7E

#7CD369

#697CD3

Split-Complementary

#D46A7E

#69D38B

#69B2D3

Tetradic

#D46A7E

#B2D369

#69D3C0

#8B69D3

Monochromatic

#7E2535

#BA364E

#D46A7E

#E5A4B0

#F6DFE3

Rectangle

#D46A7E

#D3C069

#69D3C0

#697CD3

Compound

#D46A7E

#D38B69

#69D3C0

#69B2D3

Variations

Lighter

#DC8796

#E0AAB4

#EAD0D5

Darker

#C83550

#8C2236

#53131E

Saturation

#AE8E94

#D3697C

#E9536F

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#D46A7E

#A19A7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D46A7E

#84847C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D46A7E

#D17175

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pinkish 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

#DE7C7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D46A7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC819E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#4EBFAA

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: #D46A7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D46A7E;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkish: #D46A7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkish': '#D46A7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D46A7E] text-[#D46A7E]

SCSS

$pinkish: #D46A7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D46A7E?

#D46A7E is Pinkish, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D46A7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinkish?

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

What colors pair well with Pinkish?

Pinkish 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 Pinkish?

You can download Pinkish 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 Pinkish?

The hex code is #D46A7E. In RGB it's 212, 106, 126, and in HSL it's 349°, 55%, 62%.

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