PURPLES

Explicit Pink

#E56CC0

RGB 229, 108, 192 · HSL 318°, 70%, 66% · CMYK 0, 53, 16, 10

Explicit Pink is #E56CC0 in HEX — rgb(229, 108, 192), hsl(318°, 70%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 16%, 10%).

Explicit Pink pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 70%, 66%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E56CC0

RGB229, 108, 192

HSL318°, 70%, 66%

HSV318°, 53%, 90%

CMYK0, 53, 16, 10

Decimal15035584

CSS RGBrgb(229, 108, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 70%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

I Pink I Can P140-4

ΔE 4.1 · #D864B5

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 9.6 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 9.9 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 12.8 · #E47CB8

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 13.6 · #C562A1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 15 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 15.8 · #D26EA4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 20.9 · #C9709E

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 21.3 · #DE4C8A

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 21.5 · #C37CB3

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 22.9 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 23 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 26.5 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 29.4 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 35.1 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 56.2 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#E56CC0

#6CE590

Analogous

#CD6CE5

#E56CC0

#E56C84

Triadic

#E56CC0

#C1E56C

#6CC1E5

Split-Complementary

#E56CC0

#84E56C

#6CE5CD

Tetradic

#E56CC0

#E5CD6C

#6CE590

#6C84E5

Monochromatic

#9C1C76

#DA2BA5

#E56CC0

#F0ADDC

#FBE9F6

Rectangle

#E56CC0

#E5906C

#6CE590

#6CC1E5

Compound

#E56CC0

#E56C84

#6CE590

#6CE5CD

Variations

Lighter

#EA89CD

#EAACD7

#F0D2E7

Darker

#DF2EAA

#A41579

#610B47

Saturation

#BB96B0

#E56CC1

#F25FC6

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E56CC0

#A3A9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E56CC0

#8B8BB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E56CC0

#DF827F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Explicit 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

#EB7EAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E56CC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D883CF

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.

#4CD274

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: #E56CC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E56CC0;

CSS Variable

--color-explicit-pink: #E56CC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'explicit-pink': '#E56CC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E56CC0] text-[#E56CC0]

SCSS

$explicit-pink: #E56CC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E56CC0?

#E56CC0 is Explicit Pink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E56CC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Explicit Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Explicit Pink?

Explicit 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 Explicit Pink?

You can download Explicit 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 Explicit Pink?

The hex code is #E56CC0. In RGB it's 229, 108, 192, and in HSL it's 318°, 70%, 66%.

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