PURPLES

Glow Pink

#DE88C2

RGB 222, 136, 194 · HSL 320°, 57%, 70% · CMYK 0, 39, 13, 13

Glow Pink is #DE88C2 in HEX — rgb(222, 136, 194), hsl(320°, 57%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 13%, 13%).

Glow Pink pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 320°, 57%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#DE88C2

RGB222, 136, 194

HSL320°, 57%, 70%

HSV320°, 39%, 87%

CMYK0, 39, 13, 13

Decimal14584002

CSS RGBrgb(222, 136, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 57%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glow Pink M150-4

Exact match

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 3.1 · #D687BE

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 5.1 · #DC7FB4

Dunn-Edwards

Peruvian Lily DE5004

ΔE 5.2 · #CD7DB5

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 5.4 · #DC7CB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 7.8 · #E79ACB

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 7.9 · #E599C9

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 8.2 · #C37CB3

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 11.2 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.5 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 17.6 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 18.4 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.4 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 23.5 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27.6 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 41 · #D4CAD3

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

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

#DE88C2

#87DEA4

Analogous

#D087DE

#DE88C2

#DE8795

Triadic

#DE88C2

#C1DE87

#87C1DE

Split-Complementary

#DE88C2

#95DE87

#87DED0

Tetradic

#DE88C2

#DED087

#87DEA4

#8795DE

Monochromatic

#A02C79

#CE4BA2

#DE88C2

#EFC3E0

#FAEBF5

Rectangle

#DE88C2

#DEA487

#87DEA4

#87C1DE

Compound

#DE88C2

#DE8795

#87DEA4

#87DED0

Variations

Lighter

#E59FCD

#E7BBD9

#EFDAE8

Darker

#D24CA5

#A02577

#5F1446

Saturation

#C0A5B7

#DE87C1

#EF76C7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE88C2

#ACB1C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE88C2

#9B9BBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE88C2

#D99693

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Glow Pink carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#E693AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE88C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D398D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#66CA87

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: #DE88C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE88C2;

CSS Variable

--color-glow-pink: #DE88C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glow-pink': '#DE88C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE88C2] text-[#DE88C2]

SCSS

$glow-pink: #DE88C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE88C2?

#DE88C2 is Glow Pink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DE88C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glow Pink?

Glow Pink works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Glow Pink?

Glow Pink pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Glow Pink?

You can download Glow 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 Glow Pink?

The hex code is #DE88C2. In RGB it's 222, 136, 194, and in HSL it's 320°, 57%, 70%.

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