REDS

Pink Pussycat

#DC9FA1

RGB 220, 159, 161 · HSL 358°, 47%, 74% · CMYK 0, 28, 27, 14

Pink Pussycat is #DC9FA1 in HEX — rgb(220, 159, 161), hsl(358°, 47%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 27%, 14%).

Pink Pussycat pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 47%, 74%. 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#DC9FA1

RGB220, 159, 161

HSL358°, 47%, 74%

HSV358°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 28, 27, 14

Decimal14458785

CSS RGBrgb(220, 159, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 47%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Pussycat S04E4

Exact match

Valspar

Juicy Peach 2001-6A

ΔE 2.7 · #DD9C9B

Benjamin Moore

Palermo 1278

ΔE 2.8 · #D39B9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 3.9 · #D89696

Behr

Coral Fountain MQ4-3

ΔE 4.1 · #E1A5A0

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 4.2 · #DE9B98

Vista Paint

Blooming Perfect C-61

ΔE 4.3 · #D69594

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 4.5 · #E5A2AB

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 5.4 · #DDA69F

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 7.3 · #F0B3B2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 7.7 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.7 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.3 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.3 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.5 · #B6A39C

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

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

#DC9FA1

#9EDCDA

Analogous

#DC9EBF

#DC9FA1

#DCBB9E

Triadic

#DC9FA1

#A0DC9E

#9EA0DC

Split-Complementary

#DC9FA1

#9EDCBB

#9EBFDC

Tetradic

#DC9FA1

#BFDC9E

#9EDCDA

#BB9EDC

Monochromatic

#A53B3F

#C86569

#DC9FA1

#F0D6D7

#F8ECED

Rectangle

#DC9FA1

#DCDA9E

#9EDCDA

#9EA0DC

Compound

#DC9FA1

#DCBB9E

#9EDCDA

#9EBFDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3B1B3

#E7C7C8

#EFE0E1

Darker

#CA6467

#9D3236

#5D1C1E

Saturation

#C6B3B4

#DC9EA0

#ED8C8F

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC9FA1

#BCB7A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC9FA1

#ABABA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC9FA1

#DAA1A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Pussycat 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

#E4A494

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC9FA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A9B8

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.

#7BC6C4

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: #DC9FA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC9FA1;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-pussycat: #DC9FA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-pussycat': '#DC9FA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC9FA1] text-[#DC9FA1]

SCSS

$pink-pussycat: #DC9FA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9FA1?

#DC9FA1 is Pink Pussycat, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC9FA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Pussycat?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Pussycat?

Pink Pussycat 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 Pink Pussycat?

You can download Pink Pussycat 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 Pink Pussycat?

The hex code is #DC9FA1. In RGB it's 220, 159, 161, and in HSL it's 358°, 47%, 74%.

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