PINKS

Pink

#DF81AA

RGB 223, 129, 170 · HSL 334°, 59%, 69% · CMYK 0, 42, 24, 13

Pink is #DF81AA in HEX — rgb(223, 129, 170), hsl(334°, 59%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 24%, 13%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 59%, 69%. 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#DF81AA

RGB223, 129, 170

HSL334°, 59%, 69%

HSV334°, 42%, 87%

CMYK0, 42, 24, 13

Decimal14647722

CSS RGBrgb(223, 129, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 59%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1347

ΔE 2.6 · #DE7BA6

Dunn-Edwards

Real Raspberry DE5039

ΔE 3.4 · #DD79A2

Behr

She Loves Pink M160-4

ΔE 3.6 · #EA8AB2

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 4.6 · #ED8DB5

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 5.3 · #E585A5

Valspar

Frosty Berry 1003-1B

ΔE 6.6 · #DD7699

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 7.5 · #C9709E

Dulux

Watermelon Pink S48H5

ΔE 9.2 · #C67593

Hallman-Lindsay

Minuette 1128

ΔE 9.2 · #D47791

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.7 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 11.1 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 11.4 · #C47B95

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.5 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.3 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 37.7 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

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

#DF81AA

#81DFB6

Analogous

#DF81D8

#DF81AA

#DF8881

Triadic

#DF81AA

#AADF81

#81AADF

Split-Complementary

#DF81AA

#81DF88

#81D8DF

Tetradic

#DF81AA

#D8DF81

#81DFB6

#8881DF

Monochromatic

#9E295C

#CF4480

#DF81AA

#EEBED3

#FAEBF1

Rectangle

#DF81AA

#DFB681

#81DFB6

#81AADF

Compound

#DF81AA

#DF8881

#81DFB6

#81D8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E59ABB

#E7B8CC

#EFD8E2

Darker

#D44683

#A02258

#5F1233

Saturation

#BEA2AE

#DF81AA

#EF71A8

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF81AA

#ACACA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF81AA

#9797A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF81AA

#DB8B8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink 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

#E78D9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF81AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D492BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#61CA9D

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: #DF81AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF81AA;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #DF81AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#DF81AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF81AA] text-[#DF81AA]

SCSS

$pink: #DF81AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF81AA?

#DF81AA is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DF81AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

Pink 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 Pink?

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

Where can I download Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #DF81AA. In RGB it's 223, 129, 170, and in HSL it's 334°, 59%, 69%.

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