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Hint of Cherry

#DC6080

RGB 220, 96, 128 · HSL 345°, 64%, 62% · CMYK 0, 56, 42, 14

Hint of Cherry is #DC6080 in HEX — rgb(220, 96, 128), hsl(345°, 64%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 42%, 14%).

Hint of Cherry pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 64%, 62%. 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#DC6080

RGB220, 96, 128

HSL345°, 64%, 62%

HSV345°, 56%, 86%

CMYK0, 56, 42, 14

Decimal14442624

CSS RGBrgb(220, 96, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 64%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 2.5 · #D55E7B

PPG

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ΔE 5.4 · #D45871

Dunn-Edwards

Cupid's Arrow DE5061

ΔE 5.4 · #EE6B8B

Behr

Mellow Coral 170D-5

ΔE 5.5 · #E56F8F

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 6.4 · #CB556E

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 7 · #F06D87

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 7 · #CC617F

Benjamin Moore

Deco 1328

ΔE 7.1 · #DE687A

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 7.9 · #DE6491

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 8.4 · #D46575

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.4 · #B8516C

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 14.4 · #DE4C8A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.1 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 20 · #A53C49

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 20.8 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 27.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#DC6080

#60DCBD

Analogous

#DC60BD

#DC6080

#DC7F60

Triadic

#DC6080

#7FDC60

#607FDC

Split-Complementary

#DC6080

#60DC7F

#60BDDC

Tetradic

#DC6080

#BDDC60

#60DCBD

#7F60DC

Monochromatic

#861D37

#C52B51

#DC6080

#EA9FB2

#F8DEE4

Rectangle

#DC6080

#DCBD60

#60DCBD

#607FDC

Compound

#DC6080

#DC7F60

#60DCBD

#60BDDC

Variations

Lighter

#E38099

#E4A5B5

#ECCED5

Darker

#D32954

#941A38

#580D20

Saturation

#B18B95

#DC607F

#EE4F76

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#DC6080

#A29B7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC6080

#81817C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC6080

#D86A6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hint of Cherry 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

#E4757B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC6080

Daylight 5500K

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

#D27A9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#45C8A7

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: #DC6080;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC6080;

CSS Variable

--color-hint-of-cherry: #DC6080;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hint-of-cherry': '#DC6080' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC6080] text-[#DC6080]

SCSS

$hint-of-cherry: #DC6080;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC6080?

#DC6080 is Hint of Cherry, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DC6080 warm or cool?

Hint of Cherry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hint of Cherry?

Hint of Cherry 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 Hint of Cherry?

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

Where can I download Hint of Cherry?

You can download Hint of Cherry 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 Hint of Cherry?

The hex code is #DC6080. In RGB it's 220, 96, 128, and in HSL it's 345°, 64%, 62%.

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