PURPLES

Classic Pink

#DE9DCC

RGB 222, 157, 204 · HSL 317°, 50%, 74% · CMYK 0, 29, 8, 13

Classic Pink is #DE9DCC in HEX — rgb(222, 157, 204), hsl(317°, 50%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 8%, 13%).

Classic Pink pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 50%, 74%. 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#DE9DCC

RGB222, 157, 204

HSL317°, 50%, 74%

HSV317°, 29%, 87%

CMYK0, 29, 8, 13

Decimal14589388

CSS RGBrgb(222, 157, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 50%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Violet DE5003

ΔE 1.1 · #E1A0CF

Behr

Raspberry Lemonade 130C-3

ΔE 3.1 · #E7A0CD

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 4.1 · #DBA3CE

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 4.2 · #E599C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 4.6 · #E79ACB

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 5 · #ECA9D4

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 7.5 · #EAA7CA

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 10.4 · #C08EB2

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 12.4 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 16.5 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.2 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.6 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22.7 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 24.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 30.4 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#DE9DCC

#9CDEAE

Analogous

#CF9CDE

#DE9DCC

#DE9CAA

Triadic

#DE9DCC

#CBDE9C

#9CCBDE

Split-Complementary

#DE9DCC

#AADE9C

#9CDECF

Tetradic

#DE9DCC

#DECF9C

#9CDEAE

#9CAADE

Monochromatic

#A83889

#CB62AD

#DE9DCC

#F1D5E9

#F9ECF5

Rectangle

#DE9DCC

#DEAE9C

#9CDEAE

#9CCBDE

Compound

#DE9DCC

#DE9CAA

#9CDEAE

#9CDECF

Variations

Lighter

#E4AFD5

#E8C6DF

#F0E0EB

Darker

#CE60AF

#A12F81

#5F1A4B

Saturation

#C7B3C1

#DE9CCB

#EE8BD2

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE9DCC

#B6BBCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE9DCC

#AAAAC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE9DCC

#D9A7A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Classic 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

#E6A2B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE9DCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3A7D8

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#78C98F

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: #DE9DCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE9DCC;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-pink: #DE9DCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-pink': '#DE9DCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE9DCC] text-[#DE9DCC]

SCSS

$classic-pink: #DE9DCC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE9DCC?

#DE9DCC is Classic Pink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DE9DCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Pink?

Classic 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 Classic Pink?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Pink?

The hex code is #DE9DCC. In RGB it's 222, 157, 204, and in HSL it's 317°, 50%, 74%.

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