PINKS

Polka Pink

#DB9CB3

RGB 219, 156, 179 · HSL 338°, 47%, 74% · CMYK 0, 29, 18, 14

Polka Pink is #DB9CB3 in HEX — rgb(219, 156, 179), hsl(338°, 47%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 18%, 14%).

Polka Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 47%, 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#DB9CB3

RGB219, 156, 179

HSL338°, 47%, 74%

HSV338°, 29%, 86%

CMYK0, 29, 18, 14

Decimal14392499

CSS RGBrgb(219, 156, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 47%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Polka Pink 1006-4A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 1.2 · #D899B1

Dulux

Tender Heart S01H4

ΔE 2.3 · #DC98AF

Vista Paint

Pepto C-1126

ΔE 3.1 · #E5A0B7

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 3.3 · #E3A4B8

Behr

Rose Pottery S150-3

ΔE 3.4 · #D39CB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Pepto 1127

ΔE 3.9 · #E8A2B9

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 4.4 · #E2A3B3

Dunn-Edwards

Think Pink DE5031

ΔE 4.4 · #E5A5C1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D593A5

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 2080-50

ΔE 4.5 · #E7A8BD

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.6 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.7 · #BF7595

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 15.7 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 23 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#DB9CB3

#9EDCC5

Analogous

#DC9ED4

#DB9CB3

#DCA69E

Triadic

#DB9CB3

#B4DC9E

#9EB4DC

Split-Complementary

#DB9CB3

#9EDCA6

#9ED4DC

Tetradic

#DB9CB3

#D4DC9E

#9EDCC5

#A69EDC

Monochromatic

#A53B62

#C86589

#DB9CB3

#F0D6DF

#F8ECF1

Rectangle

#DB9CB3

#DCC59E

#9EDCC5

#9EB4DC

Compound

#DB9CB3

#DCA69E

#9EDCC5

#9ED4DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3B1C3

#E7C7D3

#EFE0E6

Darker

#CA6489

#9D3259

#5D1C34

Saturation

#C6B3BA

#DC9EB4

#ED8CB0

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB9CB3

#B7B7B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB9CB3

#A9A9B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB9CB3

#D8A2A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Polka 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

#E4A2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB9CB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1A7C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#7BC6AA

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: #DB9CB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB9CB3;

CSS Variable

--color-polka-pink: #DB9CB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polka-pink': '#DB9CB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB9CB3] text-[#DB9CB3]

SCSS

$polka-pink: #DB9CB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB9CB3?

#DB9CB3 is Polka Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DB9CB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polka Pink?

Polka 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 Polka Pink?

Polka 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 Polka Pink?

You can download Polka 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 Polka Pink?

The hex code is #DB9CB3. In RGB it's 219, 156, 179, and in HSL it's 338°, 47%, 74%.

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