PURPLES

Pink Elephants

#FF99EE

RGB 255, 153, 238 · HSL 310°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 40, 7, 0

Pink Elephants is #FF99EE in HEX — rgb(255, 153, 238), hsl(310°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 7%, 0%).

Pink Elephants pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 100%, 80%. 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#FF99EE

RGB255, 153, 238

HSL310°, 100%, 80%

HSV310°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 7, 0

Decimal16751086

CSS RGBrgb(255, 153, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Little Princess P130-3

ΔE 7.5 · #EE9CF3

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 17.1 · #E47CB8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 18.5 · #DC7CB5

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 18.8 · #D687BE

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 19.7 · #DC7FB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 19.7 · #E79ACB

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 20 · #D76AAC

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 22.6 · #C37CB3

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 26.4 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 31.3 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 32.8 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 33.4 · #D899B1

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 34.1 · #DE4C8A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 37.5 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 39.1 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 50.9 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FF99EE

#99FFAA

Analogous

#DD99FF

#FF99EE

#FF99BB

Triadic

#FF99EE

#EEFF99

#99EEFF

Split-Complementary

#FF99EE

#BBFF99

#99FFDD

Tetradic

#FF99EE

#FFDD99

#99FFAA

#99BBFF

Monochromatic

#FF00D4

#FF4DE1

#FF99EE

#FFE5FB

Rectangle

#FF99EE

#FFAA99

#99FFAA

#99EEFF

Compound

#FF99EE

#FF99BB

#99FFAA

#99FFDD

Variations

Lighter

#FFADF1

#FAC6F2

#FAE1F5

Darker

#FF47E0

#E000BB

#83006D

Saturation

#DBBDD6

#FF99EE

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF99EE

#C1CBED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF99EE

#B0B0E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF99EE

#F8ADA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Elephants 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

#FF9FCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF99EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA4F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7ED

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.

#6CEF82

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FF99EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF99EE;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-elephants: #FF99EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-elephants': '#FF99EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF99EE] text-[#FF99EE]

SCSS

$pink-elephants: #FF99EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF99EE?

#FF99EE is Pink Elephants, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FF99EE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Elephants?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Elephants?

Pink Elephants 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 Pink Elephants?

You can download Pink Elephants 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 Elephants?

The hex code is #FF99EE. In RGB it's 255, 153, 238, and in HSL it's 310°, 100%, 80%.

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