REDS

Pink

#DF8686

RGB 223, 134, 134 · HSL 0°, 58%, 70% · CMYK 0, 40, 40, 13

Pink is #DF8686 in HEX — rgb(223, 134, 134), hsl(0°, 58%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 40%, 13%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 58%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#DF8686

RGB223, 134, 134

HSL0°, 58%, 70%

HSV0°, 40%, 87%

CMYK0, 40, 40, 13

Decimal14648966

CSS RGBrgb(223, 134, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 58%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Pink 20

Exact match

Valspar

Powder Peach 1007-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #E18684

Benjamin Moore

Pink CSP-1175

ΔE 2.4 · #DF8581

Dulux

Pink Chi S03H5

ΔE 2.6 · #E4898D

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 2.6 · #D98685

Vista Paint

Sweet Amelia K-666

ΔE 2.7 · #DD8489

Behr

Tropical Blooms BIC-17

ΔE 2.7 · #DA8784

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 3.2 · #DD8389

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 4.4 · #ED9190

PPG

Cranapple 1190-5

ΔE 4.9 · #DB8079

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 5.2 · #D28085

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.1 · #CD746D

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.3 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.8 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.9 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 20 · #C27654

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DF8686

#86DFDF

Analogous

#DF86B3

#DF8686

#DFB386

Triadic

#DF8686

#86DF86

#8686DF

Split-Complementary

#DF8686

#86DFB3

#86B2DF

Tetradic

#DF8686

#B3DF86

#86DFDF

#B286DF

Monochromatic

#A12B2B

#CF4A4A

#DF8686

#EFC3C3

#FAEBEB

Rectangle

#DF8686

#DFDF86

#86DFDF

#8686DF

Compound

#DF8686

#DFB386

#86DFDF

#86B2DF

Variations

Lighter

#E59E9E

#E8BABA

#EFD9D9

Darker

#D34A4A

#A12424

#5F1313

Saturation

#C0A5A5

#DF8686

#EF7676

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF8686

#B3AB84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF8686

#9A9A86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF8686

#DD898D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E79180

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF8686

Daylight 5500K

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

#D496A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#65CBCB

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: #DF8686;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF8686;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #DF8686;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#DF8686' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF8686] text-[#DF8686]

SCSS

$pink: #DF8686;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF8686?

#DF8686 is Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DF8686 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pink?

Pink pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. 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 #DF8686. In RGB it's 223, 134, 134, and in HSL it's 0°, 58%, 70%.

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