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Wild Geranium

#986A79

RGB 152, 106, 121 · HSL 340°, 18%, 51% · CMYK 0, 30, 20, 40

Wild Geranium is #986A79 in HEX — rgb(152, 106, 121), hsl(340°, 18%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 20%, 40%).

Wild Geranium pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 18%, 51%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#986A79

RGB152, 106, 121

HSL340°, 18%, 51%

HSV340°, 30%, 60%

CMYK0, 30, 20, 40

Decimal9988729

CSS RGBrgb(152, 106, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 18%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wild Geranium 1045-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Moss Rose SW6291

ΔE 2.7 · #9E6D79

Valspar

Valley Bloom 1006-5A

ΔE 3.2 · #916270

Dulux

Jellybean Pink S48F6

ΔE 3.8 · #9B6577

Vista Paint

Montrose Rose C-113

ΔE 4.2 · #9C6872

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 4.4 · #9D6A73

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 5.3 · #95727E

Behr

Gentle Doe 170F-6

ΔE 5.4 · #915E6A

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 7.5 · #9D777C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.9 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 8.7 · #856A73

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 8.9 · #8C7284

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.8 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.2 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14.9 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 21.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#986A79

#6C998A

Analogous

#996C91

#986A79

#99736C

Triadic

#986A79

#7B996C

#6C7B99

Split-Complementary

#986A79

#6C9973

#6C9199

Tetradic

#986A79

#91996C

#6C998A

#736C99

Monochromatic

#3F2C32

#6C4B56

#986A79

#B899A3

#D7C6CC

Rectangle

#986A79

#998A6C

#6C998A

#6C7B99

Compound

#986A79

#99736C

#6C998A

#6C9199

Variations

Lighter

#AD8995

#C0A9B0

#D9CED1

Darker

#7C5461

#563943

#322127

Saturation

#897B80

#996C7B

#CC3869

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

4.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.67:1

Deuteranopia

#986A79

#7E7D78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#986A79

#737377

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#986A79

#966E6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wild Geranium 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

#B17C76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#986A79

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F819A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#538A78

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: #986A79;

CSS — background

background-color: #986A79;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-geranium: #986A79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-geranium': '#986A79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#986A79] text-[#986A79]

SCSS

$wild-geranium: #986A79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #986A79?

#986A79 is Wild Geranium, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #986A79 warm or cool?

Wild Geranium reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wild Geranium?

Wild Geranium 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 Wild Geranium?

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

Where can I download Wild Geranium?

You can download Wild Geranium 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 Wild Geranium?

The hex code is #986A79. In RGB it's 152, 106, 121, and in HSL it's 340°, 18%, 51%.

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