PURPLES

Darling Bud

#FF88FF

RGB 255, 136, 255 · HSL 300°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 47, 0, 0

Darling Bud is #FF88FF in HEX — rgb(255, 136, 255), hsl(300°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 0%, 0%).

Darling Bud pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 100%, 77%. 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#FF88FF

RGB255, 136, 255

HSL300°, 100%, 77%

HSV300°, 47%, 100%

CMYK0, 47, 0, 0

Decimal16746751

CSS RGBrgb(255, 136, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 100%, 77%)

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Spring 2077-40

ΔE 32.4 · #DC7CB5

Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 32.5 · #CF77B2

Valspar

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ΔE 34.3 · #DC7FB4

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

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Kilz

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ΔE 39.7 · #C9709E

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 41.4 · #DE4C8A

IKEA

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ΔE 43.4 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

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ΔE 43.8 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

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Kobra

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ΔE 47.3 · #BF7595

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ΔE 52.8 · #BF7A8F

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ΔE 61.2 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#FF88FF

#8AFF8A

Analogous

#C48AFF

#FF88FF

#FF8AC4

Triadic

#FF88FF

#FFFF8A

#8AFFFF

Split-Complementary

#FF88FF

#C4FF8A

#8AFFC4

Tetradic

#FF88FF

#FFC48A

#8AFF8A

#8AC4FF

Monochromatic

#F000F0

#FF3DFF

#FF88FF

#FFD6FF

#FFE5FF

Rectangle

#FF88FF

#FF8A8A

#8AFF8A

#8AFFFF

Compound

#FF88FF

#FF8AC4

#8AFF8A

#8AFFC4

Variations

Lighter

#FFA1FF

#FABEFA

#F9DCF9

Darker

#FF3BFF

#D800D8

#7E007E

Saturation

#D6B3D6

#FF8AFF

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF88FF

#B4C7FE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF88FF

#A5A5F4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF88FF

#F5A69D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Darling Bud 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

#FF93DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF88FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC98FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

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.

#60ED60

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: #FF88FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF88FF;

CSS Variable

--color-darling-bud: #FF88FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darling-bud': '#FF88FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF88FF] text-[#FF88FF]

SCSS

$darling-bud: #FF88FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF88FF?

#FF88FF is Darling Bud, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FF88FF warm or cool?

Darling Bud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Darling Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Darling Bud?

Darling Bud 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 Darling Bud?

You can download Darling Bud 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 Darling Bud?

The hex code is #FF88FF. In RGB it's 255, 136, 255, and in HSL it's 300°, 100%, 77%.

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