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Joker’s Smile

#D70141

RGB 215, 1, 65 · HSL 342°, 99%, 42% · CMYK 0, 100, 70, 16

Joker’s Smile is #D70141 in HEX — rgb(215, 1, 65), hsl(342°, 99%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 70%, 16%).

Joker’s Smile pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 99%, 42%. 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#D70141

RGB215, 1, 65

HSL342°, 99%, 42%

HSV342°, 100%, 84%

CMYK0, 100, 70, 16

Decimal14090561

CSS RGBrgb(215, 1, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 99%, 42%)

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Dulux

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ΔE 15.2 · #D43938

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 15.7 · #BF2D32

PPG

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ΔE 17.1 · #C53A4B

Valspar

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Kilz

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Colorhouse

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IKEA

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ΔE 30.7 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#D70141

#01D596

Analogous

#D501AB

#D70141

#D52B01

Triadic

#D70141

#41D501

#0141D5

Split-Complementary

#D70141

#01D52B

#01ABD5

Tetradic

#D70141

#ABD501

#01D596

#2B01D5

Monochromatic

#3D0012

#89012A

#D70141

#FE2566

#FE719B

Rectangle

#D70141

#D59601

#01D596

#0141D5

Compound

#D70141

#D52B01

#01D596

#01ABD5

Variations

Lighter

#FE145A

#F15C88

#EFA7BD

Darker

#AB0033

#760023

#450015

Saturation

#8B4B5E

#D50141

#D60140

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

5.29:1

vs Black

3.97:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D70141

#918538

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D70141

#60603D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D70141

#D4293B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Joker’s Smile 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

#E12D4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D70141

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE3270

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#12A478

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: #D70141;

CSS — background

background-color: #D70141;

CSS Variable

--color-joker’s-smile: #D70141;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joker’s-smile': '#D70141' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D70141] text-[#D70141]

SCSS

$joker’s-smile: #D70141;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D70141?

#D70141 is Joker’s Smile, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D70141 warm or cool?

Joker’s Smile reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Joker’s Smile?

Joker’s Smile 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 Joker’s Smile?

Joker’s Smile pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Joker’s Smile?

You can download Joker’s Smile 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 Joker’s Smile?

The hex code is #D70141. In RGB it's 215, 1, 65, and in HSL it's 342°, 99%, 42%.

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