PINKS

Pink Katydid

#FF55AA

RGB 255, 85, 170 · HSL 330°, 100%, 67% · CMYK 0, 67, 33, 0

Pink Katydid is #FF55AA in HEX — rgb(255, 85, 170), hsl(330°, 100%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 33%, 0%).

Pink Katydid pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 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#FF55AA

RGB255, 85, 170

HSL330°, 100%, 67%

HSV330°, 67%, 100%

CMYK0, 67, 33, 0

Decimal16733610

CSS RGBrgb(255, 85, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 100%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kiss And Tell P150-5

ΔE 9.2 · #E04396

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 13.8 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 19 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 21.2 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 21.5 · #D76AAC

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 22.2 · #BD4380

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 25.2 · #C05A99

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 25.5 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 26.7 · #C25A88

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 27.8 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 28.1 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 29.4 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 30.5 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 38.3 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 42.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 50.4 · #E36E5A

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

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

#FF55AA

#57FFAB

Analogous

#FF57FF

#FF55AA

#FF5757

Triadic

#FF55AA

#ABFF57

#57ABFF

Split-Complementary

#FF55AA

#57FF57

#57FFFF

Tetradic

#FF55AA

#FFFF57

#57FFAB

#5757FF

Monochromatic

#BD005E

#FF0A85

#FF55AA

#FFA3D1

#FFE5F2

Rectangle

#FF55AA

#FFAB57

#57FFAB

#57ABFF

Compound

#FF55AA

#FF5757

#57FFAB

#57FFFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF78BC

#F7A2CD

#F6CDE2

Darker

#FF1289

#BC005E

#6D0037

Saturation

#C492AB

#FF57AB

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF55AA

#B0AFA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF55AA

#8888A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF55AA

#F96F71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Katydid 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

#FF6C9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF55AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC71BF

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.

#39E991

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: #FF55AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF55AA;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-katydid: #FF55AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-katydid': '#FF55AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF55AA] text-[#FF55AA]

SCSS

$pink-katydid: #FF55AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF55AA?

#FF55AA is Pink Katydid, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF55AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Katydid?

Pink Katydid 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 Pink Katydid?

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

Where can I download Pink Katydid?

You can download Pink Katydid 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 Pink Katydid?

The hex code is #FF55AA. In RGB it's 255, 85, 170, and in HSL it's 330°, 100%, 67%.

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