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Shimmering Love

#FF88CC

RGB 255, 136, 204 · HSL 326°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 47, 20, 0

Shimmering Love is #FF88CC in HEX — rgb(255, 136, 204), hsl(326°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 20%, 0%).

Shimmering Love pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 100%, 77%. 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#FF88CC

RGB255, 136, 204

HSL326°, 100%, 77%

HSV326°, 47%, 100%

CMYK0, 47, 20, 0

Decimal16746700

CSS RGBrgb(255, 136, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Primrose Garden 130B-4

ΔE 1.3 · #FB85C8

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 8.6 · #E47CB8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 11.5 · #DC7CB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 11.7 · #D96CAD

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 12.3 · #D76AAC

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 12.7 · #DC7FB4

Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 15 · #CF77B2

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 18.8 · #C9709E

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 19.4 · #E585A5

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 21.6 · #C6628C

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 22.5 · #DE4C8A

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 25.7 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 25.9 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 30.2 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 30.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 49.6 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#FF88CC

#8AFFBD

Analogous

#F78AFF

#FF88CC

#FF8A92

Triadic

#FF88CC

#CCFF8A

#8ACCFF

Split-Complementary

#FF88CC

#92FF8A

#8AFFF7

Tetradic

#FF88CC

#FFF78A

#8AFFBD

#8A92FF

Monochromatic

#F00088

#FF3DAB

#FF88CC

#FFD6ED

#FFE5F4

Rectangle

#FF88CC

#FFBD8A

#8AFFBD

#8ACCFF

Compound

#FF88CC

#FF8A92

#8AFFBD

#8AFFF7

Variations

Lighter

#FFA1D6

#FABEE0

#F9DCEC

Darker

#FF3BAA

#D8007A

#7E0047

Saturation

#D6B3C7

#FF8ACC

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF88CC

#BEC1CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF88CC

#A5A5C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF88CC

#F99998

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shimmering Love 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

#FF93B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF88CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC98D8

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.

#60ED9D

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: #FF88CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF88CC;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmering-love: #FF88CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmering-love': '#FF88CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF88CC] text-[#FF88CC]

SCSS

$shimmering-love: #FF88CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF88CC?

#FF88CC is Shimmering Love, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF88CC warm or cool?

Shimmering Love reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shimmering Love?

Shimmering Love 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 Shimmering Love?

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

Where can I download Shimmering Love?

You can download Shimmering Love 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 Shimmering Love?

The hex code is #FF88CC. In RGB it's 255, 136, 204, and in HSL it's 326°, 100%, 77%.

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