REDS

Soft Bromeliad

#99656E

RGB 153, 101, 110 · HSL 350°, 20%, 50% · CMYK 0, 34, 28, 40

Soft Bromeliad is #99656E in HEX — rgb(153, 101, 110), hsl(350°, 20%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 28%, 40%).

Soft Bromeliad pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 20%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#99656E

RGB153, 101, 110

HSL350°, 20%, 50%

HSV350°, 34%, 60%

CMYK0, 34, 28, 40

Decimal10052974

CSS RGBrgb(153, 101, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 20%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Bromeliad S01E6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Montrose Rose C-113

ΔE 1.3 · #9C6872

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 1.9 · #9D6A73

Sherwin-Williams

Concerto SW6298

ΔE 2.4 · #9E6B75

Valspar

High Country Rose 1007-5B

ΔE 3 · #A06C77

Behr

Gentle Doe 170F-6

ΔE 3.3 · #915E6A

PPG

Make Mine Mauve 18-22

ΔE 3.9 · #A0666B

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 6.2 · #8E5E5E

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 6.3 · #9A6F70

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 6.9 · #A36167

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11 · #856A73

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.1 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 12.8 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.3 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.3 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 23.9 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#99656E

#669991

Analogous

#996688

#99656E

#997766

Triadic

#99656E

#6F9966

#666F99

Split-Complementary

#99656E

#669977

#668899

Tetradic

#99656E

#889966

#669991

#776699

Monochromatic

#3D292C

#6B474D

#99656E

#B8949A

#D6C2C5

Rectangle

#99656E

#999166

#669991

#666F99

Compound

#99656E

#997766

#669991

#668899

Variations

Lighter

#AD858B

#C0A5AA

#D9CCCE

Darker

#7B5158

#56373C

#321F23

Saturation

#87787A

#99666F

#CC334D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.73:1

vs Black

4.44:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#99656E

#7E7B6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99656E

#70706D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99656E

#97686A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Soft Bromeliad carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#B2786E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99656E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F7D92

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#51877E

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: #99656E;

CSS — background

background-color: #99656E;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-bromeliad: #99656E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-bromeliad': '#99656E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99656E] text-[#99656E]

SCSS

$soft-bromeliad: #99656E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99656E?

#99656E is Soft Bromeliad, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #99656E warm or cool?

Soft Bromeliad reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft Bromeliad?

Soft Bromeliad works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Soft Bromeliad?

Soft Bromeliad pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Soft Bromeliad?

You can download Soft Bromeliad 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 Soft Bromeliad?

The hex code is #99656E. In RGB it's 153, 101, 110, and in HSL it's 350°, 20%, 50%.

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