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Telemagenta

#D72D6D

RGB 215, 45, 109 · HSL 337°, 68%, 51% · CMYK 0, 79, 49, 16

Telemagenta is #D72D6D in HEX — rgb(215, 45, 109), hsl(337°, 68%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 49%, 16%).

Telemagenta pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 68%, 51%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D72D6D

RGB215, 45, 109

HSL337°, 68%, 51%

HSV337°, 79%, 84%

CMYK0, 79, 49, 16

Decimal14101869

CSS RGBrgb(215, 45, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 68%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

Exact match

Behr

Coral Expression 160B-6

ΔE 6.7 · #E0467C

Benjamin Moore

Peony 2079-30

ΔE 12 · #C94571

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Punch DE5048

ΔE 12.1 · #D04A70

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 16.3 · #AE3162

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 16.5 · #CA4B65

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 18.1 · #C84F68

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 18.2 · #AC3663

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 19.2 · #CB556E

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 19.2 · #D34E5F

Dulux

Lickedy Lick S48H8

ΔE 21.3 · #B44970

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.6 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 23.3 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 26.5 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 27.1 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 33.3 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#D72D6D

#2DD796

Analogous

#D72DC3

#D72D6D

#D7412D

Triadic

#D72D6D

#6ED72D

#2D6ED7

Split-Complementary

#D72D6D

#2DD741

#2DC3D7

Tetradic

#D72D6D

#C3D72D

#2DD796

#412DD7

Monochromatic

#5A112D

#9A1D4D

#D72D6D

#E36D9B

#EFAEC7

Rectangle

#D72D6D

#D7962D

#2DD796

#2D6ED7

Compound

#D72D6D

#D7412D

#2DD796

#2DC3D7

Variations

Lighter

#DF578B

#DF89AA

#E8BECE

Darker

#B21E57

#7D123B

#4A0922

Saturation

#9C697C

#D72D6E

#EB196A

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

4.68:1

vs Black

4.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#D72D6D

#928B69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D72D6D

#686867

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D72D6D

#D3454C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Telemagenta 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

#E14E6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D72D6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE5391

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.

#2FAE7D

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: #D72D6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D72D6D;

CSS Variable

--color-telemagenta: #D72D6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'telemagenta': '#D72D6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D72D6D] text-[#D72D6D]

SCSS

$telemagenta: #D72D6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D72D6D?

#D72D6D is Telemagenta, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D72D6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Telemagenta?

Telemagenta 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 Telemagenta?

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

Where can I download Telemagenta?

You can download Telemagenta 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 Telemagenta?

The hex code is #D72D6D. In RGB it's 215, 45, 109, and in HSL it's 337°, 68%, 51%.

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