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Secret Story

#FF1493

RGB 255, 20, 147 · HSL 328°, 100%, 54% · CMYK 0, 92, 42, 0

Secret Story is #FF1493 in HEX — rgb(255, 20, 147), hsl(328°, 100%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 42%, 0%).

Secret Story pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 100%, 54%. 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#FF1493

RGB255, 20, 147

HSL328°, 100%, 54%

HSV328°, 92%, 100%

CMYK0, 92, 42, 0

Decimal16716947

CSS RGBrgb(255, 20, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 100%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dragon Fruit 130B-6

ΔE 15.2 · #DD2F82

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 21.8 · #D72D6D

Benjamin Moore

Peony 2079-30

ΔE 31 · #C94571

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 31.7 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 32.9 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 33.5 · #E06793

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 36.3 · #AE417B

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 37.3 · #CA4B65

Valspar

Pink Burst 1003-1A

ΔE 37.3 · #D55E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 37.7 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 38 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 38.9 · #CB556E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 39.4 · #F93753

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 40.1 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 48 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 53.4 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#FF1493

#14FF82

Analogous

#F714FF

#FF1493

#FF141C

Triadic

#FF1493

#92FF14

#1492FF

Split-Complementary

#FF1493

#1CFF14

#14FFF7

Tetradic

#FF1493

#FFF714

#14FF82

#141CFF

Monochromatic

#7A0041

#C7006A

#FF1493

#FF61B5

#FFADD9

Rectangle

#FF1493

#FF8214

#14FF82

#1492FF

Compound

#FF1493

#FF141C

#14FF82

#14FFF7

Variations

Lighter

#FF43A7

#F47DBD

#F3B9D8

Darker

#DC0076

#970051

#58002F

Saturation

#AD678C

#FF1492

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.77:1

Deuteranopia

#FF1493

#A8A48E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF1493

#74748A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF1493

#F94C52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Secret Story 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

#FF3C89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF1493

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC41AE

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.

#17D36F

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: #FF1493;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF1493;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-story: #FF1493;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-story': '#FF1493' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF1493] text-[#FF1493]

SCSS

$secret-story: #FF1493;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF1493?

#FF1493 is Secret Story, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF1493 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Story?

Secret Story 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 Secret Story?

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

Where can I download Secret Story?

You can download Secret Story 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 Secret Story?

The hex code is #FF1493. In RGB it's 255, 20, 147, and in HSL it's 328°, 100%, 54%.

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