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High Maintenance

#D88CB5

RGB 216, 140, 181 · HSL 328°, 49%, 70% · CMYK 0, 35, 16, 15

High Maintenance is #D88CB5 in HEX — rgb(216, 140, 181), hsl(328°, 49%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 16%, 15%).

High Maintenance pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 49%, 70%. 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#D88CB5

RGB216, 140, 181

HSL328°, 49%, 70%

HSV328°, 35%, 85%

CMYK0, 35, 16, 15

Decimal14191797

CSS RGBrgb(216, 140, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 49%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Berry Twist 1002-1C

ΔE 3.7 · #D588AB

Dunn-Edwards

Gumdrop DE5010

ΔE 3.9 · #DE96C1

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 5.4 · #E999C0

Behr

Minstrel Rose S140-4

ΔE 5.8 · #C98BB1

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 6.1 · #E599C9

Dulux

Kiss S48H4

ΔE 6.6 · #D28CA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 6.8 · #E79ACB

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 8.1 · #CC94BE

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.2 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 10.4 · #D899B1

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 10.4 · #C08EB2

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.3 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.2 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.1 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 32.9 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#D88CB5

#8DD8B0

Analogous

#D58DD8

#D88CB5

#D88D90

Triadic

#D88CB5

#B5D88D

#8DB5D8

Split-Complementary

#D88CB5

#90D88D

#8DD8D5

Tetradic

#D88CB5

#D8D58D

#8DD8B0

#8D90D8

Monochromatic

#983469

#C45490

#D88CB5

#EBC6DA

#F8ECF3

Rectangle

#D88CB5

#D8B08D

#8DD8B0

#8DB5D8

Compound

#D88CB5

#D88D90

#8DD8B0

#8DD8D5

Variations

Lighter

#E0A4C4

#E4BED2

#EDDBE5

Darker

#C95593

#972D66

#59193B

Saturation

#BEA7B3

#D88DB5

#EB7AB6

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D88CB5

#ACAEB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D88CB5

#9C9CB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D88CB5

#D49595

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

High Maintenance 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

#E196A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D88CB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF9BC7

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.

#6DC395

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: #D88CB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D88CB5;

CSS Variable

--color-high-maintenance: #D88CB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-maintenance': '#D88CB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D88CB5] text-[#D88CB5]

SCSS

$high-maintenance: #D88CB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D88CB5?

#D88CB5 is High Maintenance, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D88CB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Maintenance?

High Maintenance 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 High Maintenance?

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

Where can I download High Maintenance?

You can download High Maintenance 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 High Maintenance?

The hex code is #D88CB5. In RGB it's 216, 140, 181, and in HSL it's 328°, 49%, 70%.

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