REDS

Parrot Pink

#D998A0

RGB 217, 152, 160 · HSL 353°, 46%, 72% · CMYK 0, 30, 26, 15

Parrot Pink is #D998A0 in HEX — rgb(217, 152, 160), hsl(353°, 46%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 26%, 15%).

Parrot Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 46%, 72%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D998A0

RGB217, 152, 160

HSL353°, 46%, 72%

HSV353°, 30%, 85%

CMYK0, 30, 26, 15

Decimal14260384

CSS RGBrgb(217, 152, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 46%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Nana's Rose 1008-4A

ΔE 0.7 · #DA99A2

Dulux

Ducal Pink S02G4

ΔE 3.4 · #CE9098

Benjamin Moore

Secret 1284

ΔE 3.6 · #E0989D

PPG

Madagascar Pink 1050-4

ΔE 3.8 · #D194A1

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 3.9 · #E5A2AB

Vista Paint

Wild Scottish Rose K-699

ΔE 4.1 · #D28E9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 4.5 · #D89696

Behr

La Vie En Rose HDC-CT-11

ΔE 5.3 · #D99193

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 5.5 · #D593A5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.1 · #E2A3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 6.2 · #CF8A8D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.7 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.1 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.6 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.8 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D998A0

#97D8D1

Analogous

#D897BF

#D998A0

#D8B097

Triadic

#D998A0

#9ED897

#979ED8

Split-Complementary

#D998A0

#97D8B0

#97BFD8

Tetradic

#D998A0

#BFD897

#97D8D1

#B097D8

Monochromatic

#9C3A45

#C45F6B

#D998A0

#EDCFD2

#F8ECEE

Rectangle

#D998A0

#D8D197

#97D8D1

#979ED8

Compound

#D998A0

#D8B097

#97D8D1

#97BFD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0ACB2

#E5C3C7

#EEDEE0

Darker

#C75F6B

#98323E

#5A1C23

Saturation

#C1AEB0

#D8979E

#EC8390

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D998A0

#B7B29F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D998A0

#A5A59F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D998A0

#D79B9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Parrot Pink carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E29F93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D998A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA4B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#75C3BA

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: #D998A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D998A0;

CSS Variable

--color-parrot-pink: #D998A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parrot-pink': '#D998A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D998A0] text-[#D998A0]

SCSS

$parrot-pink: #D998A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D998A0?

#D998A0 is Parrot Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D998A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parrot Pink?

Parrot Pink works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Parrot Pink?

Parrot Pink pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Parrot Pink?

You can download Parrot Pink 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 Parrot Pink?

The hex code is #D998A0. In RGB it's 217, 152, 160, and in HSL it's 353°, 46%, 72%.

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