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Magenta Elephant

#DE0170

RGB 222, 1, 112 · HSL 330°, 99%, 44% · CMYK 0, 100, 50, 13

Magenta Elephant is #DE0170 in HEX — rgb(222, 1, 112), hsl(330°, 99%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 50%, 13%).

Magenta Elephant pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 99%, 44%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DE0170

RGB222, 1, 112

HSL330°, 99%, 44%

HSV330°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 100, 50, 13

Decimal14549360

CSS RGBrgb(222, 1, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 99%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 9.2 · #D72D6D

Behr

Dragon Fruit 130B-6

ΔE 9.4 · #DD2F82

Benjamin Moore

Peony 2079-30

ΔE 20.5 · #C94571

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Punch DE5048

ΔE 21.1 · #D04A70

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 23.2 · #AE3162

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 25.5 · #AC3663

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 25.6 · #CA4B65

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 27.3 · #C84F68

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 27.8 · #D34E5F

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 28.3 · #CB556E

Dulux

Glamour Pink SB7H7

ΔE 28.9 · #AD4176

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 28.9 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 30.1 · #F93753

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 32 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 35 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 39.3 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

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

#DE0170

#01DF70

Analogous

#DF01DF

#DE0170

#DF0101

Triadic

#DE0170

#70DF01

#0170DF

Split-Complementary

#DE0170

#01DF01

#01DFDF

Tetradic

#DE0170

#DFDF01

#01DF70

#0101DF

Monochromatic

#470024

#93014A

#DE0170

#FE2F96

#FE7BBD

Rectangle

#DE0170

#DF7001

#01DF70

#0170DF

Compound

#DE0170

#DF0101

#01DF70

#01DFDF

Variations

Lighter

#FE1C8D

#F161A9

#F0AACD

Darker

#B4005A

#7B003E

#480024

Saturation

#924F70

#DF0170

#E00170

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

4.83:1

vs Black

4.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#DE0170

#938C6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE0170

#636369

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE0170

#D93942

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Magenta Elephant 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

#E62D6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE0170

Daylight 5500K

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

#D33293

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

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.

#13AC5F

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DE0170;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE0170;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta-elephant: #DE0170;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta-elephant': '#DE0170' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE0170] text-[#DE0170]

SCSS

$magenta-elephant: #DE0170;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE0170?

#DE0170 is Magenta Elephant, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DE0170 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magenta Elephant?

Magenta Elephant 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 Magenta Elephant?

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

Where can I download Magenta Elephant?

You can download Magenta Elephant 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 Magenta Elephant?

The hex code is #DE0170. In RGB it's 222, 1, 112, and in HSL it's 330°, 99%, 44%.

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