PINKS

Major Magenta

#F246A7

RGB 242, 70, 167 · HSL 326°, 87%, 61% · CMYK 0, 71, 31, 5

Major Magenta is #F246A7 in HEX — rgb(242, 70, 167), hsl(326°, 87%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 31%, 5%).

Major Magenta pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 87%, 61%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F246A7

RGB242, 70, 167

HSL326°, 87%, 61%

HSV326°, 71%, 95%

CMYK0, 71, 31, 5

Decimal15877799

CSS RGBrgb(242, 70, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 87%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kiss And Tell P150-5

ΔE 7.8 · #E04396

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 16.2 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 19.5 · #D15B9B

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 21.8 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 22.1 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 22.4 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 24.8 · #C05A99

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 27.1 · #D26EA4

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 28.1 · #B54D7F

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 28.1 · #C25A88

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 29.2 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 30 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 32.2 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 40.4 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 44.8 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 55.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#F246A7

#45F290

Analogous

#E745F2

#F246A7

#F24551

Triadic

#F246A7

#A7F245

#45A7F2

Split-Complementary

#F246A7

#51F245

#45F2E7

Tetradic

#F246A7

#F2E745

#45F290

#4551F2

Monochromatic

#940A58

#DB0F83

#F246A7

#F78DC9

#FCD4EB

Rectangle

#F246A7

#F29045

#45F290

#45A7F2

Compound

#F246A7

#F24551

#45F290

#45F2E7

Variations

Lighter

#F56AB9

#EF97C9

#F1C7DF

Darker

#EE0B8C

#A70460

#640038

Saturation

#B6829F

#F245A7

#F93FA8

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#F246A7

#A3A4A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F246A7

#7C7C9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F246A7

#EC6565

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Major Magenta 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

#F56198

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F246A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E266BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

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.

#29DF78

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: #F246A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F246A7;

CSS Variable

--color-major-magenta: #F246A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'major-magenta': '#F246A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F246A7] text-[#F246A7]

SCSS

$major-magenta: #F246A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F246A7?

#F246A7 is Major Magenta, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F246A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Major Magenta?

Major Magenta 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 Major Magenta?

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

Where can I download Major Magenta?

You can download Major Magenta 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 Major Magenta?

The hex code is #F246A7. In RGB it's 242, 70, 167, and in HSL it's 326°, 87%, 61%.

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