PURPLES

Barbiecore

#E15ACB

RGB 225, 90, 203 · HSL 310°, 69%, 62% · CMYK 0, 60, 10, 12

Barbiecore is #E15ACB in HEX — rgb(225, 90, 203), hsl(310°, 69%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 10%, 12%).

Barbiecore pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 69%, 62%. 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#E15ACB

RGB225, 90, 203

HSL310°, 69%, 62%

HSV310°, 60%, 88%

CMYK0, 60, 10, 12

Decimal14768843

CSS RGBrgb(225, 90, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 69%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Little Bow Pink P130-5

ΔE 5.4 · #D861D0

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 23.1 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 23.7 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 24.7 · #D15B9B

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 25.4 · #C562A1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 29 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 29.5 · #D26EA4

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 30.8 · #DE4C8A

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 33.4 · #C37CB3

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 33.7 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 34.3 · #C9709E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 35.7 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 35.8 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 42.7 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 48.7 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 56.8 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#E15ACB

#5BE172

Analogous

#B45BE1

#E15ACB

#E15B88

Triadic

#E15ACB

#CBE15B

#5BCBE1

Split-Complementary

#E15ACB

#88E15B

#5BE1B4

Tetradic

#E15ACB

#E1B45B

#5BE172

#5B88E1

Monochromatic

#8A1977

#CB25AF

#E15ACB

#ED9CDF

#F9DDF4

Rectangle

#E15ACB

#E1725B

#5BE172

#5BCBE1

Compound

#E15ACB

#E15B88

#5BE172

#5BE1B4

Variations

Lighter

#E77CD5

#E7A3DC

#EDCDE8

Darker

#DA23BC

#991583

#5B0A4D

Saturation

#B28AAB

#E15BCB

#F04CD5

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#E15ACB

#97A3C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E15ACB

#7F7FC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E15ACB

#D97A73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Barbiecore 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

#E870B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E15ACB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D575D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#40CD57

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: #E15ACB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E15ACB;

CSS Variable

--color-barbiecore: #E15ACB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barbiecore': '#E15ACB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E15ACB] text-[#E15ACB]

SCSS

$barbiecore: #E15ACB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E15ACB?

#E15ACB is Barbiecore, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E15ACB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barbiecore?

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

What colors pair well with Barbiecore?

Barbiecore 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 Barbiecore?

You can download Barbiecore 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 Barbiecore?

The hex code is #E15ACB. In RGB it's 225, 90, 203, and in HSL it's 310°, 69%, 62%.

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