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Magenta Crayon

#FF55A3

RGB 255, 85, 163 · HSL 332°, 100%, 67% · CMYK 0, 67, 36, 0

Magenta Crayon is #FF55A3 in HEX — rgb(255, 85, 163), hsl(332°, 100%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 36%, 0%).

Magenta Crayon pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 100%, 67%. 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#FF55A3

RGB255, 85, 163

HSL332°, 100%, 67%

HSV332°, 67%, 100%

CMYK0, 67, 36, 0

Decimal16733603

CSS RGBrgb(255, 85, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 100%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flamingo Dream 140B-5

ΔE 9.5 · #FA6AAD

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 11.7 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 19 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 19.2 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 19.6 · #E06793

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 21.5 · #BD4380

PPG

Paris Pink 1181-6

ΔE 24.9 · #DA6D91

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 25.2 · #D26EA4

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 25.5 · #C05A99

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 26.9 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 26.9 · #C6628C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 28.3 · #CB556E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 28.5 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 37.2 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 40 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 46.9 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#FF55A3

#57FFB0

Analogous

#FF57F9

#FF55A3

#FF5C57

Triadic

#FF55A3

#A5FF57

#57A5FF

Split-Complementary

#FF55A3

#57FF5C

#57F9FF

Tetradic

#FF55A3

#F9FF57

#57FFB0

#5C57FF

Monochromatic

#BD0058

#FF0A7C

#FF55A3

#FFA3CE

#FFE5F1

Rectangle

#FF55A3

#FFB057

#57FFB0

#57A5FF

Compound

#FF55A3

#FF5C57

#57FFB0

#57F9FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF78B7

#F7A2CA

#F6CDE0

Darker

#FF1281

#BC0058

#6D0033

Saturation

#C492A9

#FF57A5

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF55A3

#B1AE9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF55A3

#88889C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF55A3

#F96D70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Magenta Crayon 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

#FF6C95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF55A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC71BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#39E997

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: #FF55A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF55A3;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta-crayon: #FF55A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta-crayon': '#FF55A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF55A3] text-[#FF55A3]

SCSS

$magenta-crayon: #FF55A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF55A3?

#FF55A3 is Magenta Crayon, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF55A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magenta Crayon?

Magenta Crayon 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 Magenta Crayon?

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

Where can I download Magenta Crayon?

You can download Magenta Crayon 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 Magenta Crayon?

The hex code is #FF55A3. In RGB it's 255, 85, 163, and in HSL it's 332°, 100%, 67%.

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