PINKS

Heirloom Rose

#DDAAC5

RGB 221, 170, 197 · HSL 328°, 43%, 77% · CMYK 0, 23, 11, 13

Heirloom Rose is #DDAAC5 in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 197), hsl(328°, 43%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 11%, 13%).

Heirloom Rose pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 43%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DDAAC5

RGB221, 170, 197

HSL328°, 43%, 77%

HSV328°, 23%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 11, 13

Decimal14527173

CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 43%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Heirloom Rose K-731

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Beauty 1150

ΔE 1.2 · #DCA7C2

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2083-50

ΔE 2.1 · #DDABC2

Valspar

Dawn's Reveal 1005-4A

ΔE 2.3 · #DFADC4

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Mauve DE5016

ΔE 3.3 · #E4B3CC

Dulux

Enhance S47G3

ΔE 3.6 · #D1A4C0

Behr

Tea Room S150-2

ΔE 4 · #E0B1C6

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 6.5 · #E3A4B8

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 7.4 · #D899B1

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 7.8 · #E3BDDA

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 8.2 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.5 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.8 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 19 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.6 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

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

#DDAAC5

#ABDEC3

Analogous

#DCABDE

#DDAAC5

#DEABAD

Triadic

#DDAAC5

#C6DEAB

#ABC6DE

Split-Complementary

#DDAAC5

#ADDEAB

#ABDEDC

Tetradic

#DDAAC5

#DEDCAB

#ABDEC3

#ABADDE

Monochromatic

#AB447B

#C874A1

#DDAAC5

#F3E2EB

#F8EDF3

Rectangle

#DDAAC5

#DEC3AB

#ABDEC3

#ABC6DE

Compound

#DDAAC5

#DEABAD

#ABDEC3

#ABDEDC

Variations

Lighter

#E4BCD1

#E9CFDD

#F1E4EB

Darker

#C971A0

#9F396F

#5E2041

Saturation

#CCBDC5

#DEABC6

#EE9AC7

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAAC5

#BEC0C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAAC5

#B4B4C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAAC5

#DAB0AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Heirloom Rose 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

#E5ACAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAAC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B1D3

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.

#87C7A5

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: #DDAAC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDAAC5;

CSS Variable

--color-heirloom-rose: #DDAAC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heirloom-rose': '#DDAAC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDAAC5] text-[#DDAAC5]

SCSS

$heirloom-rose: #DDAAC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDAAC5?

#DDAAC5 is Heirloom Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDAAC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heirloom Rose?

Heirloom Rose 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 Heirloom Rose?

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

Where can I download Heirloom Rose?

You can download Heirloom Rose 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 Heirloom Rose?

The hex code is #DDAAC5. In RGB it's 221, 170, 197, and in HSL it's 328°, 43%, 77%.

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