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Soft Fuchsia

#D496BD

RGB 212, 150, 189 · HSL 322°, 42%, 71% · CMYK 0, 29, 11, 17

Soft Fuchsia is #D496BD in HEX — rgb(212, 150, 189), hsl(322°, 42%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 11%, 17%).

Soft Fuchsia pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 42%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D496BD

RGB212, 150, 189

HSL322°, 42%, 71%

HSV322°, 29%, 83%

CMYK0, 29, 11, 17

Decimal13932221

CSS RGBrgb(212, 150, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 42%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 3.2 · #CC94BE

Behr

Minstrel Rose S140-4

ΔE 4.1 · #C98BB1

Dunn-Edwards

Gumdrop DE5010

ΔE 4.3 · #DE96C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Carnation Rose 1164

ΔE 4.4 · #CE94C2

Vista Paint

Autumn Sedum K-738

ΔE 4.8 · #CE94C3

Dulux

Beauty Pageant S47H4

ΔE 5 · #C592BA

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 6.2 · #C795B4

Valspar

Market Flower 1005-3C

ΔE 7 · #CF8CA9

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2076-50

ΔE 7.4 · #E9AAD1

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 8.2 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13.1 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.2 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.8 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 17.8 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 28.6 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#D496BD

#96D4AD

Analogous

#CC96D4

#D496BD

#D4969E

Triadic

#D496BD

#BDD496

#96BDD4

Split-Complementary

#D496BD

#9ED496

#96D4CC

Tetradic

#D496BD

#D4CC96

#96D4AD

#969ED4

Monochromatic

#943D74

#BE609B

#D496BD

#EACCDF

#F8EDF4

Rectangle

#D496BD

#D4AD96

#96D4AD

#96BDD4

Compound

#D496BD

#D4969E

#96D4AD

#96D4CC

Variations

Lighter

#DDABCA

#E2C3D7

#EDDEE7

Darker

#C1609E

#923670

#561E41

Saturation

#BEACB8

#D496BD

#EA81C3

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D496BD

#AFB2BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D496BD

#A3A3B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D496BD

#D09F9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Soft Fuchsia 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

#DE9DA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D496BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA2CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#76BE90

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: #D496BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D496BD;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-fuchsia: #D496BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-fuchsia': '#D496BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D496BD] text-[#D496BD]

SCSS

$soft-fuchsia: #D496BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D496BD?

#D496BD is Soft Fuchsia, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D496BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Fuchsia?

Soft Fuchsia 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 Soft Fuchsia?

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

Where can I download Soft Fuchsia?

You can download Soft Fuchsia 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 Soft Fuchsia?

The hex code is #D496BD. In RGB it's 212, 150, 189, and in HSL it's 322°, 42%, 71%.

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