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Purple Hollyhock

#D96CAD

RGB 217, 108, 173 · HSL 324°, 59%, 64% · CMYK 0, 50, 20, 15

Purple Hollyhock is #D96CAD in HEX — rgb(217, 108, 173), hsl(324°, 59%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 20%, 15%).

Purple Hollyhock pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 59%, 64%. 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#D96CAD

RGB217, 108, 173

HSL324°, 59%, 64%

HSV324°, 50%, 85%

CMYK0, 50, 20, 15

Decimal14249133

CSS RGBrgb(217, 108, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 59%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

Exact match

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 0.9 · #D76AAC

Behr

Rose Sachet 130D-4

ΔE 5 · #D16FB3

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 5.8 · #E47CB8

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 6 · #D26EA4

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 6.1 · #C562A1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 7.1 · #DC7CB5

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 11.2 · #C9709E

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 12.8 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 13.2 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 15 · #B54D7F

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 17.5 · #DE4C8A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.5 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 19.8 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 25.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 47.9 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#D96CAD

#6DD998

Analogous

#CF6DD9

#D96CAD

#D96D78

Triadic

#D96CAD

#AED96D

#6DAED9

Split-Complementary

#D96CAD

#78D96D

#6DD9CF

Tetradic

#D96CAD

#D9CF6D

#6DD998

#6D78D9

Monochromatic

#8A2461

#C7338C

#D96CAD

#E9AAD0

#F9E7F2

Rectangle

#D96CAD

#D9986D

#6DD998

#6DAED9

Compound

#D96CAD

#D96D78

#6DD998

#6DD9CF

Variations

Lighter

#E18ABE

#E4ACCD

#ECD2E2

Darker

#D03592

#942065

#58113B

Saturation

#B393A6

#D96DAE

#EC5AB2

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.70:1

Deuteranopia

#D96CAD

#9EA2AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D96CAD

#8787A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D96CAD

#D47D7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purple Hollyhock 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

#E27E9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D96CAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF83C1

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.

#50C57F

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: #D96CAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D96CAD;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-hollyhock: #D96CAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-hollyhock': '#D96CAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D96CAD] text-[#D96CAD]

SCSS

$purple-hollyhock: #D96CAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D96CAD?

#D96CAD is Purple Hollyhock, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D96CAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Hollyhock?

Purple Hollyhock 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 Purple Hollyhock?

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

Where can I download Purple Hollyhock?

You can download Purple Hollyhock 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 Purple Hollyhock?

The hex code is #D96CAD. In RGB it's 217, 108, 173, and in HSL it's 324°, 59%, 64%.

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