PINKS

Prominent Pink

#DA9EC5

RGB 218, 158, 197 · HSL 321°, 45%, 74% · CMYK 0, 28, 10, 15

Prominent Pink is #DA9EC5 in HEX — rgb(218, 158, 197), hsl(321°, 45%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 10%, 15%).

Prominent Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 45%, 74%. 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#DA9EC5

RGB218, 158, 197

HSL321°, 45%, 74%

HSV321°, 28%, 85%

CMYK0, 28, 10, 15

Decimal14327493

CSS RGBrgb(218, 158, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 45%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Berry Crush S140-3

ΔE 2.9 · #DBA3C6

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 3.2 · #DBA3CE

Vista Paint

Tiara Pink C-1162

ΔE 4 · #D7A4CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 4.1 · #DAA6CF

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 4.2 · #E3A8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Violet DE5003

ΔE 4.6 · #E1A0CF

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2076-50

ΔE 4.7 · #E9AAD1

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 5.3 · #EAA7CA

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 6.9 · #C795B4

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 8.5 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12.6 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 19.4 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 26.7 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#DA9EC5

#9FDBB4

Analogous

#D29FDB

#DA9EC5

#DB9FA8

Triadic

#DA9EC5

#C6DB9F

#9FC6DB

Split-Complementary

#DA9EC5

#A8DB9F

#9FDBD2

Tetradic

#DA9EC5

#DBD29F

#9FDBB4

#9FA8DB

Monochromatic

#A33E7F

#C567A5

#DA9EC5

#F0D6E7

#F8EDF4

Rectangle

#DA9EC5

#DBB49F

#9FDBB4

#9FC6DB

Compound

#DA9EC5

#DB9FA8

#9FDBB4

#9FDBD2

Variations

Lighter

#E2B2D1

#E6C8DC

#EFE0EA

Darker

#C866A6

#9B3477

#5C1D46

Saturation

#C6B4BF

#DB9FC6

#ED8DCB

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DA9EC5

#B5B9C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DA9EC5

#AAAAC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DA9EC5

#D6A6A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Prominent Pink 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

#E3A3AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DA9EC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0A8D3

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.

#7CC596

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: #DA9EC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DA9EC5;

CSS Variable

--color-prominent-pink: #DA9EC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prominent-pink': '#DA9EC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DA9EC5] text-[#DA9EC5]

SCSS

$prominent-pink: #DA9EC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA9EC5?

#DA9EC5 is Prominent Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DA9EC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prominent Pink?

Prominent Pink 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 Prominent Pink?

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

Where can I download Prominent Pink?

You can download Prominent 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 Prominent Pink?

The hex code is #DA9EC5. In RGB it's 218, 158, 197, and in HSL it's 321°, 45%, 74%.

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