REDS

Pink

#DD8D9C

RGB 221, 141, 156 · HSL 349°, 54%, 71% · CMYK 0, 36, 29, 13

Pink is #DD8D9C in HEX — rgb(221, 141, 156), hsl(349°, 54%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 29%, 13%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 54%, 71%. 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#DD8D9C

RGB221, 141, 156

HSL349°, 54%, 71%

HSV349°, 36%, 87%

CMYK0, 36, 29, 13

Decimal14519708

CSS RGBrgb(221, 141, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 54%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rosey Bouquet K-706

ΔE 1 · #DA8C9B

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 2 · #E392A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 2 · #D98899

Behr

Coral Serenade 180D-4

ΔE 3.6 · #E1899C

Dulux

Sugar Tooth S01G4

ΔE 4.4 · #D68FA1

Valspar

Reflecting Rose 1007-3B

ΔE 5.5 · #D68095

PPG

Pink Flambe 1186-4

ΔE 5.6 · #E68E96

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 6.5 · #E398AF

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.5 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 7 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.7 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.9 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.9 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.2 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#DD8D9C

#8DDDCE

Analogous

#DD8DC4

#DD8D9C

#DDA68D

Triadic

#DD8D9C

#9CDD8D

#8D9CDD

Split-Complementary

#DD8D9C

#8DDDA6

#8DC4DD

Tetradic

#DD8D9C

#C4DD8D

#8DDDCE

#A68DDD

Monochromatic

#A13045

#CB5268

#DD8D9C

#EFC8CF

#F9EBEE

Rectangle

#DD8D9C

#DDCE8D

#8DDDCE

#8D9CDD

Compound

#DD8D9C

#DDA68D

#8DDDCE

#8DC4DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4A4B0

#E7BEC6

#EFDBDF

Darker

#CF5269

#9F283E

#5E1623

Saturation

#C1A9AD

#DD8D9C

#EE7C91

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD8D9C

#B3AF9B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD8D9C

#9E9E9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD8D9C

#DA9294

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink 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

#E59690

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD8D9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D29BB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#6BC8B7

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: #DD8D9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD8D9C;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #DD8D9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#DD8D9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD8D9C] text-[#DD8D9C]

SCSS

$pink: #DD8D9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD8D9C?

#DD8D9C is Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD8D9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Pink?

Pink 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?

You can download Pink 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?

The hex code is #DD8D9C. In RGB it's 221, 141, 156, and in HSL it's 349°, 54%, 71%.

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