PINKS

Soft Matte

#DD99BB

RGB 221, 153, 187 · HSL 330°, 50%, 73% · CMYK 0, 31, 15, 13

Soft Matte is #DD99BB in HEX — rgb(221, 153, 187), hsl(330°, 50%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 15%, 13%).

Soft Matte pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 50%, 73%. 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#DD99BB

RGB221, 153, 187

HSL330°, 50%, 73%

HSV330°, 31%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 15, 13

Decimal14522811

CSS RGBrgb(221, 153, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 50%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Euphoric Rose K-722

ΔE 3.2 · #D993B1

Dunn-Edwards

Gumdrop DE5010

ΔE 4.9 · #DE96C1

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 5.1 · #EAA7CA

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 5.2 · #E999C0

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 5.5 · #D899B1

Behr

Berry Crush S140-3

ΔE 5.5 · #DBA3C6

Dulux

Kiss S48H4

ΔE 5.6 · #D28CA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Pepto 1127

ΔE 6.8 · #E8A2B9

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 7.3 · #CC94BE

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 7.7 · #C795B4

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.2 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.8 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.9 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 28.2 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#DD99BB

#98DDBA

Analogous

#DD98DD

#DD99BB

#DD9898

Triadic

#DD99BB

#BADD98

#98BADD

Split-Complementary

#DD99BB

#98DD98

#98DDDD

Tetradic

#DD99BB

#DDDD98

#98DDBA

#9898DD

Monochromatic

#A4376E

#C95E94

#DD99BB

#F0D1E0

#F9ECF2

Rectangle

#DD99BB

#DDBA98

#98DDBA

#98BADD

Compound

#DD99BB

#DD9898

#98DDBA

#98DDDD

Variations

Lighter

#E3ACC8

#E7C4D6

#EFDEE7

Darker

#CD5D95

#9F2E66

#5E193C

Saturation

#C4B0BA

#DD98BA

#EE87BA

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD99BB

#B6B7BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD99BB

#A7A7B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD99BB

#D9A1A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Soft Matte 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

#E59FA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD99BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A4CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#75C79E

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: #DD99BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD99BB;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-matte: #DD99BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-matte': '#DD99BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD99BB] text-[#DD99BB]

SCSS

$soft-matte: #DD99BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD99BB?

#DD99BB is Soft Matte, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DD99BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Matte?

Soft Matte 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 Soft Matte?

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

Where can I download Soft Matte?

You can download Soft Matte 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 Soft Matte?

The hex code is #DD99BB. In RGB it's 221, 153, 187, and in HSL it's 330°, 50%, 73%.

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