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Bonbon Red

#8C4268

RGB 140, 66, 104 · HSL 329°, 36%, 40% · CMYK 0, 53, 26, 45

Bonbon Red is #8C4268 in HEX — rgb(140, 66, 104), hsl(329°, 36%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 26%, 45%).

Bonbon Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 36%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#8C4268

RGB140, 66, 104

HSL329°, 36%, 40%

HSV329°, 53%, 55%

CMYK0, 53, 26, 45

Decimal9192040

CSS RGBrgb(140, 66, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 36%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Befitting S47H8

ΔE 3.3 · #964970

Vista Paint

Fine Burgundy K-728

ΔE 3.5 · #863A5E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 3.8 · #96466A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 3.8 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 4 · #803C60

Behr

Spiced Potpourri S130-6

ΔE 4.7 · #854668

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 5.7 · #953D68

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 6.2 · #8C4762

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 7.9 · #924E7D

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 8.4 · #83455D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9.2 · #A25877

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 9.4 · #81465D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 12.6 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 13.1 · #652F53

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 19.8 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 34.2 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8C4268

#418B65

Analogous

#89418B

#8C4268

#8B4143

Triadic

#8C4268

#678B41

#41678B

Split-Complementary

#8C4268

#438B41

#418B89

Tetradic

#8C4268

#8B8941

#418B65

#41438B

Monochromatic

#23101A

#572941

#8C4268

#B6638E

#CE97B3

Rectangle

#8C4268

#8B6541

#418B65

#41678B

Compound

#8C4268

#8B4143

#418B65

#418B89

Variations

Lighter

#B15986

#BF87A4

#D7BCCA

Darker

#703353

#4E2239

#2E1321

Saturation

#715B66

#8B4167

#AB2168

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

6.79:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C4268

#656667

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C4268

#555564

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C4268

#894C4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bonbon Red 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

#A85E69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C4268

Daylight 5500K

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

#96638D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#3C7156

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #8C4268;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C4268;

CSS Variable

--color-bonbon-red: #8C4268;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bonbon-red': '#8C4268' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C4268] text-[#8C4268]

SCSS

$bonbon-red: #8C4268;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C4268?

#8C4268 is Bonbon Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8C4268 warm or cool?

Bonbon Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bonbon Red?

Bonbon Red 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 Bonbon Red?

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

Where can I download Bonbon Red?

You can download Bonbon Red 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 Bonbon Red?

The hex code is #8C4268. In RGB it's 140, 66, 104, and in HSL it's 329°, 36%, 40%.

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