PINKS

Kirby

#D74894

RGB 215, 72, 148 · HSL 328°, 64%, 56% · CMYK 0, 67, 31, 16

Kirby is #D74894 in HEX — rgb(215, 72, 148), hsl(328°, 64%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 31%, 16%).

Kirby pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 64%, 56%. 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#D74894

RGB215, 72, 148

HSL328°, 64%, 56%

HSV328°, 67%, 84%

CMYK0, 67, 31, 16

Decimal14108820

CSS RGBrgb(215, 72, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 64%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kiss And Tell P150-5

ΔE 4.6 · #E04396

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 8.3 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 9.3 · #D15B9B

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 10.2 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 14.2 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 14.6 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 14.7 · #C05A99

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 16.4 · #B54D7F

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 16.8 · #C25A88

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 17.5 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 17.8 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 19.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 22.3 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 29.8 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 34.6 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 48 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

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

#D74894

#47D78A

Analogous

#D247D7

#D74894

#D7474C

Triadic

#D74894

#94D747

#4794D7

Split-Complementary

#D74894

#4CD747

#47D7D2

Tetradic

#D74894

#D7D247

#47D78A

#474CD7

Monochromatic

#6D1845

#AB266D

#D74894

#E486B8

#F2C4DD

Rectangle

#D74894

#D78A47

#47D78A

#4794D7

Compound

#D74894

#D7474C

#47D78A

#47D7D2

Variations

Lighter

#DF6CA9

#E097BE

#E9C6D9

Darker

#BF2577

#861752

#4F0C30

Saturation

#A47990

#D74794

#EB3395

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

4.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.24:1

Deuteranopia

#D74894

#949491

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D74894

#72728D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D74894

#D25F5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Kirby 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

#E1638A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D74894

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE68AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#37BB75

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: #D74894;

CSS — background

background-color: #D74894;

CSS Variable

--color-kirby: #D74894;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kirby': '#D74894' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D74894] text-[#D74894]

SCSS

$kirby: #D74894;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D74894?

#D74894 is Kirby, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D74894 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kirby?

Kirby 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 Kirby?

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

Where can I download Kirby?

You can download Kirby 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 Kirby?

The hex code is #D74894. In RGB it's 215, 72, 148, and in HSL it's 328°, 64%, 56%.

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