PINKS

Vivid Cerise

#DA1D81

RGB 218, 29, 129 · HSL 328°, 77%, 48% · CMYK 0, 87, 41, 15

Vivid Cerise is #DA1D81 in HEX — rgb(218, 29, 129), hsl(328°, 77%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 87%, 41%, 15%).

Vivid Cerise pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 77%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DA1D81

RGB218, 29, 129

HSL328°, 77%, 48%

HSV328°, 87%, 85%

CMYK0, 87, 41, 15

Decimal14294401

CSS RGBrgb(218, 29, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 77%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dragon Fruit 130B-6

ΔE 4.4 · #DD2F82

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 13.6 · #DE4C8A

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 19.1 · #BD4380

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 19.4 · #B7386E

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 22.2 · #AE3162

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 23.9 · #AE417B

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 24.2 · #AC3663

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 25.1 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 26.1 · #B54D7F

PPG

Panama Rose 1181-7

ΔE 26.9 · #C6577C

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 28.5 · #D55E7B

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 29.5 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 29.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 37.4 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 38.7 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 45.8 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#DA1D81

#1CD974

Analogous

#D21CD9

#DA1D81

#D91C22

Triadic

#DA1D81

#81D91C

#1C81D9

Split-Complementary

#DA1D81

#22D91C

#1CD9D2

Tetradic

#DA1D81

#D9D21C

#1CD974

#1C22D9

Monochromatic

#510B30

#951358

#DA1D81

#E958A5

#F29CCA

Rectangle

#DA1D81

#D9741C

#1CD974

#1C81D9

Compound

#DA1D81

#D91C22

#1CD974

#1CD9D2

Variations

Lighter

#E7439A

#E47BB3

#EAB8D2

Darker

#B11367

#7C0A47

#4A0429

Saturation

#975E7C

#D91C81

#E70E82

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DA1D81

#908D7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA1D81

#656579

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA1D81

#D54549

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vivid Cerise 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

#E3427C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA1D81

Daylight 5500K

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

#D047A0

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.

#24AC64

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DA1D81;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA1D81;

CSS Variable

--color-vivid-cerise: #DA1D81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivid-cerise': '#DA1D81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA1D81] text-[#DA1D81]

SCSS

$vivid-cerise: #DA1D81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA1D81?

#DA1D81 is Vivid Cerise, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DA1D81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vivid Cerise?

Vivid Cerise 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 Vivid Cerise?

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

Where can I download Vivid Cerise?

You can download Vivid Cerise 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 Vivid Cerise?

The hex code is #DA1D81. In RGB it's 218, 29, 129, and in HSL it's 328°, 77%, 48%.

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