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Prunus Avium

#DD4492

RGB 221, 68, 146 · HSL 329°, 69%, 57% · CMYK 0, 69, 34, 13

Prunus Avium is #DD4492 in HEX — rgb(221, 68, 146), hsl(329°, 69%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 34%, 13%).

Prunus Avium pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 69%, 57%. 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#DD4492

RGB221, 68, 146

HSL329°, 69%, 57%

HSV329°, 69%, 87%

CMYK0, 69, 34, 13

Decimal14501010

CSS RGBrgb(221, 68, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 69%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kiss And Tell P150-5

ΔE 2.3 · #E04396

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 7.3 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 12.4 · #D15B9B

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 12.5 · #BD4380

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 16.4 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Groovy C-1122

ΔE 16.7 · #DA6390

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 17.6 · #AE417B

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 18.9 · #B54D7F

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 19.2 · #C25A88

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.7 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 20.6 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 21.5 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 25 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 32.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 35 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 47.5 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#DD4492

#46DD8F

Analogous

#DA46DD

#DD4492

#DD4648

Triadic

#DD4492

#94DD46

#4694DD

Split-Complementary

#DD4492

#48DD46

#46DDDA

Tetradic

#DD4492

#DDDA46

#46DD8F

#4648DD

Monochromatic

#741546

#B5216E

#DD4492

#E986B9

#F5C7DF

Rectangle

#DD4492

#DD8F46

#46DD8F

#4694DD

Compound

#DD4492

#DD4648

#46DD8F

#46DDDA

Variations

Lighter

#E46BA9

#E497BE

#EBC6D9

Darker

#C92077

#8D1352

#530A30

Saturation

#A87B92

#DD4694

#EE3594

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.32:1

Deuteranopia

#DD4492

#97968F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD4492

#73738B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD4492

#D85C5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Prunus Avium 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

#E56089

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD4492

Daylight 5500K

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

#D265AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#33C479

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: #DD4492;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD4492;

CSS Variable

--color-prunus-avium: #DD4492;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prunus-avium': '#DD4492' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD4492] text-[#DD4492]

SCSS

$prunus-avium: #DD4492;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD4492?

#DD4492 is Prunus Avium, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DD4492 warm or cool?

Prunus Avium reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prunus Avium?

Prunus Avium 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 Prunus Avium?

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

Where can I download Prunus Avium?

You can download Prunus Avium 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 Prunus Avium?

The hex code is #DD4492. In RGB it's 221, 68, 146, and in HSL it's 329°, 69%, 57%.

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