PURPLES

Aphroditean Fuchsia

#DD14AB

RGB 221, 20, 171 · HSL 315°, 83%, 47% · CMYK 0, 91, 23, 13

Aphroditean Fuchsia is #DD14AB in HEX — rgb(221, 20, 171), hsl(315°, 83%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 23%, 13%).

Aphroditean Fuchsia pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 83%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#DD14AB

RGB221, 20, 171

HSL315°, 83%, 47%

HSV315°, 91%, 87%

CMYK0, 91, 23, 13

Decimal14488747

CSS RGBrgb(221, 20, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 83%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tutti Frutti S-G-100

ΔE 14.8 · #BE30B1

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 31.8 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 31.8 · #D15B9B

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 32.8 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 33.6 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 34.1 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 34.5 · #C05A99

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 39.1 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 39.1 · #B54D7F

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 39.5 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 40.7 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 43.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 44.4 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 52.1 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 57.8 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 66.6 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#DD14AB

#14DB46

Analogous

#AA14DB

#DD14AB

#DB1446

Triadic

#DD14AB

#AADB14

#14AADB

Split-Complementary

#DD14AB

#46DB14

#14DBAA

Tetradic

#DD14AB

#DBAA14

#14DB46

#1446DB

Monochromatic

#4F073D

#950E73

#DD14AB

#EF4EC6

#F594DD

Rectangle

#DD14AB

#DB4614

#14DB46

#14AADB

Compound

#DD14AB

#DB1446

#14DB46

#14DBAA

Variations

Lighter

#ED39C0

#E775CB

#EBB4DD

Darker

#B30C8A

#7E0660

#4B0239

Saturation

#965A87

#DB14AA

#E60AAF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.76:1

Deuteranopia

#DD14AB

#8A92A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD14AB

#6464A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD14AB

#D6524D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Aphroditean Fuchsia carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#E53C9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD14AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D241C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1EAE42

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: #DD14AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD14AB;

CSS Variable

--color-aphroditean-fuchsia: #DD14AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aphroditean-fuchsia': '#DD14AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD14AB] text-[#DD14AB]

SCSS

$aphroditean-fuchsia: #DD14AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD14AB?

#DD14AB is Aphroditean Fuchsia, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DD14AB warm or cool?

Aphroditean Fuchsia reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aphroditean Fuchsia?

Aphroditean Fuchsia works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Aphroditean Fuchsia?

Aphroditean Fuchsia pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Aphroditean Fuchsia?

You can download Aphroditean Fuchsia 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 Aphroditean Fuchsia?

The hex code is #DD14AB. In RGB it's 221, 20, 171, and in HSL it's 315°, 83%, 47%.

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