PINKS

Paradise

#DD86A7

RGB 221, 134, 167 · HSL 337°, 56%, 70% · CMYK 0, 39, 24, 13

Paradise is #DD86A7 in HEX — rgb(221, 134, 167), hsl(337°, 56%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 24%, 13%).

Paradise pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 56%, 70%. 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#DD86A7

RGB221, 134, 167

HSL337°, 56%, 70%

HSV337°, 39%, 87%

CMYK0, 39, 24, 13

Decimal14517927

CSS RGBrgb(221, 134, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 56%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2078-40

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Chrysanthemum HDC-MD-10A

ΔE 1.2 · #DD84A4

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 3.9 · #E585A5

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 4 · #D182A0

Valspar

Berry Twist 1002-1C

ΔE 4.4 · #D588AB

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 5.8 · #ED8DB5

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 5.8 · #D4839A

Hallman-Lindsay

Minuette 1128

ΔE 7.4 · #D47791

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 8.3 · #C47B95

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9.1 · #BF7595

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 10.2 · #C9709E

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.5 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.9 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 13.3 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 33.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#DD86A7

#88DDBC

Analogous

#DD88D3

#DD86A7

#DD9288

Triadic

#DD86A7

#A9DD88

#88A9DD

Split-Complementary

#DD86A7

#88DD92

#88D3DD

Tetradic

#DD86A7

#D3DD88

#88DDBC

#9288DD

Monochromatic

#9F2D59

#CD4C7D

#DD86A7

#EEC3D4

#F9EBF1

Rectangle

#DD86A7

#DDBC88

#88DDBC

#88A9DD

Compound

#DD86A7

#DD9288

#88DDBC

#88D3DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4A0BA

#E7BBCC

#EFDAE2

Darker

#D14D7F

#9F2654

#5E1431

Saturation

#BFA6B0

#DD88A9

#EE77A5

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD86A7

#AEADA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD86A7

#9999A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD86A7

#D98E8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Paradise 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

#E59198

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD86A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D296BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#67C9A3

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: #DD86A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD86A7;

CSS Variable

--color-paradise: #DD86A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paradise': '#DD86A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD86A7] text-[#DD86A7]

SCSS

$paradise: #DD86A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD86A7?

#DD86A7 is Paradise, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DD86A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paradise?

Paradise 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 Paradise?

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

Where can I download Paradise?

You can download Paradise 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 Paradise?

The hex code is #DD86A7. In RGB it's 221, 134, 167, and in HSL it's 337°, 56%, 70%.

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