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Gumdrop

#DE96C1

RGB 222, 150, 193 · HSL 324°, 52%, 73% · CMYK 0, 32, 13, 13

Gumdrop is #DE96C1 in HEX — rgb(222, 150, 193), hsl(324°, 52%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 13%, 13%).

Gumdrop pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 52%, 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#DE96C1

RGB222, 150, 193

HSL324°, 52%, 73%

HSV324°, 32%, 87%

CMYK0, 32, 13, 13

Decimal14587585

CSS RGBrgb(222, 150, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 52%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gumdrop DE5010

Exact match

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 3.2 · #E599C9

Behr

Raspberry Lemonade 130C-3

ΔE 3.8 · #E7A0CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 4 · #E79ACB

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 4.2 · #DE9DCC

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 4.4 · #E999C0

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 6.5 · #CC94BE

Valspar

Berry Twist 1002-1C

ΔE 7 · #D588AB

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 10.2 · #C08EB2

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 10.3 · #D899B1

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.8 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.8 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.3 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.3 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 31.7 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#DE96C1

#96DEB3

Analogous

#D796DE

#DE96C1

#DE969E

Triadic

#DE96C1

#C1DE96

#96C1DE

Split-Complementary

#DE96C1

#9EDE96

#96DED7

Tetradic

#DE96C1

#DED796

#96DEB3

#969EDE

Monochromatic

#A73579

#CC5C9F

#DE96C1

#F0D0E4

#F9ECF4

Rectangle

#DE96C1

#DEB396

#96DEB3

#96C1DE

Compound

#DE96C1

#DE969E

#96DEB3

#96DED7

Variations

Lighter

#E5ABCE

#E8C3D9

#F0DEE9

Darker

#CF5BA1

#A12C72

#5F1843

Saturation

#C5AFBC

#DE96C1

#EE86C5

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE96C1

#B4B6C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE96C1

#A5A5BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE96C1

#DAA09E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gumdrop 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

#E69DAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE96C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3A2D0

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.

#73C996

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: #DE96C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE96C1;

CSS Variable

--color-gumdrop: #DE96C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gumdrop': '#DE96C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE96C1] text-[#DE96C1]

SCSS

$gumdrop: #DE96C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE96C1?

#DE96C1 is Gumdrop, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DE96C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gumdrop?

Gumdrop 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 Gumdrop?

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

Where can I download Gumdrop?

You can download Gumdrop 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 Gumdrop?

The hex code is #DE96C1. In RGB it's 222, 150, 193, and in HSL it's 324°, 52%, 73%.

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