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Wild Orchid

#D979A2

RGB 217, 121, 162 · HSL 334°, 56%, 66% · CMYK 0, 44, 25, 15

Wild Orchid is #D979A2 in HEX — rgb(217, 121, 162), hsl(334°, 56%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 25%, 15%).

Wild Orchid pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 56%, 66%. 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#D979A2

RGB217, 121, 162

HSL334°, 56%, 66%

HSV334°, 44%, 85%

CMYK0, 44, 25, 15

Decimal14252450

CSS RGBrgb(217, 121, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 56%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Real Raspberry DE5039

ΔE 1.7 · #DD79A2

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1347

ΔE 1.8 · #DE7BA6

Valspar

Frosty Berry 1003-1B

ΔE 5 · #DD7699

PPG

Florentine Pink 17-09

ΔE 5.4 · #C86E94

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 5.8 · #C9709E

Behr

Sweet Chrysanthemum HDC-MD-10A

ΔE 5.9 · #DD84A4

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 7.3 · #ED8DB5

Dulux

Watermelon Pink S48H5

ΔE 8.1 · #C67593

Hallman-Lindsay

Minuette 1128

ΔE 8.1 · #D47791

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 8.2 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 11.1 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 38 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

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

#D979A2

#78D9AF

Analogous

#D978D2

#D979A2

#D97E78

Triadic

#D979A2

#A2D978

#78A2D9

Split-Complementary

#D979A2

#78D97E

#78D2D9

Tetradic

#D979A2

#D2D978

#78D9AF

#7E78D9

Monochromatic

#8F2855

#C83C79

#D979A2

#EAB3CB

#F9EBF1

Rectangle

#D979A2

#D9AF78

#78D9AF

#78A2D9

Compound

#D979A2

#D97E78

#78D9AF

#78D2D9

Variations

Lighter

#E093B4

#E4B2C8

#EDD5DF

Darker

#CD407D

#962455

#591331

Saturation

#B79AA6

#D978A2

#EC659F

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D979A2

#A6A5A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D979A2

#8F8F9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D979A2

#D58384

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wild Orchid 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

#E28795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D979A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF8CB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#5AC496

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: #D979A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D979A2;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-orchid: #D979A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-orchid': '#D979A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D979A2] text-[#D979A2]

SCSS

$wild-orchid: #D979A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D979A2?

#D979A2 is Wild Orchid, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D979A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Orchid?

Wild Orchid 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 Wild Orchid?

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

Where can I download Wild Orchid?

You can download Wild Orchid 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 Wild Orchid?

The hex code is #D979A2. In RGB it's 217, 121, 162, and in HSL it's 334°, 56%, 66%.

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