PURPLES

Illicit Pink

#FF5CCD

RGB 255, 92, 205 · HSL 318°, 100%, 68% · CMYK 0, 64, 20, 0

Illicit Pink is #FF5CCD in HEX — rgb(255, 92, 205), hsl(318°, 100%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 20%, 0%).

Illicit Pink pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 100%, 68%. 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#FF5CCD

RGB255, 92, 205

HSL318°, 100%, 68%

HSV318°, 64%, 100%

CMYK0, 64, 20, 0

Decimal16735437

CSS RGBrgb(255, 92, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 100%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Watermelon Pink 120B-6

ΔE 8.1 · #EC53B7

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 25.2 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 25.5 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 25.7 · #D15B9B

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 27.6 · #DE4C8A

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 29.1 · #C562A1

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 30.8 · #BD4380

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 31.3 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 35.5 · #C25A88

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 35.8 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 36.6 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 37 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 37.8 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 45.3 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 50.7 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 65.8 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#FF5CCD

#5CFF8D

Analogous

#DE5CFF

#FF5CCD

#FF5C7C

Triadic

#FF5CCD

#CEFF5C

#5CCEFF

Split-Complementary

#FF5CCD

#7CFF5C

#5CFFDE

Tetradic

#FF5CCD

#FFDE5C

#5CFF8D

#5C7CFF

Monochromatic

#C20088

#FF0FB7

#FF5CCD

#FFA8E5

#FFE5F7

Rectangle

#FF5CCD

#FF8D5C

#5CFF8D

#5CCEFF

Compound

#FF5CCD

#FF5C7C

#5CFF8D

#5CFFDE

Variations

Lighter

#FF7CD8

#F8A4DF

#F6CEEA

Darker

#FF16B9

#BF0086

#6F004E

Saturation

#C695B7

#FF5CCE

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF5CCD

#ADB4CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF5CCD

#8B8BC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF5CCD

#F77D79

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Illicit 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

#FF72B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF5CCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC77D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

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.

#3DE971

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: #FF5CCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF5CCD;

CSS Variable

--color-illicit-pink: #FF5CCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'illicit-pink': '#FF5CCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF5CCD] text-[#FF5CCD]

SCSS

$illicit-pink: #FF5CCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF5CCD?

#FF5CCD is Illicit Pink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FF5CCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Illicit Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Illicit Pink?

Illicit 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 Illicit Pink?

You can download Illicit 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 Illicit Pink?

The hex code is #FF5CCD. In RGB it's 255, 92, 205, and in HSL it's 318°, 100%, 68%.

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