PINKS

Lacy Mist

#A78490

RGB 167, 132, 144 · HSL 339°, 17%, 59% · CMYK 0, 21, 14, 35

Lacy Mist is #A78490 in HEX — rgb(167, 132, 144), hsl(339°, 17%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 14%, 35%).

Lacy Mist pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 17%, 59%. 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#A78490

RGB167, 132, 144

HSL339°, 17%, 59%

HSV339°, 21%, 65%

CMYK0, 21, 14, 35

Decimal10978448

CSS RGBrgb(167, 132, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 17%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lacy Mist S48E4

ΔE 0.6 · #A78491

Behr

Muse 700B-4

ΔE 2.3 · #A17F8D

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 3.2 · #B08693

Vista Paint

Darius Dawn K-1138

ΔE 3.6 · #A77F87

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 3.8 · #9B7E8B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 3.9 · #A47C85

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4.7 · #A47D90

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4.9 · #B0909F

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 5.1 · #B1828D

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 5.3 · #9E8185

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 1251

ΔE 6.8 · #A38A8C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.2 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11.5 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.7 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.6 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

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

#A78490

#85A89C

Analogous

#A885A3

#A78490

#A88A85

Triadic

#A78490

#91A885

#8591A8

Split-Complementary

#A78490

#85A88A

#85A3A8

Tetradic

#A78490

#A3A885

#85A89C

#8A85A8

Monochromatic

#573D46

#835D6A

#A78490

#C8B1B9

#E8DEE2

Rectangle

#A78490

#A89C85

#85A89C

#8591A8

Compound

#A78490

#A88A85

#85A89C

#85A3A8

Variations

Lighter

#BA9DA7

#C9B7BE

#DFD6D9

Darker

#8E6372

#62434E

#3A272D

Saturation

#9C9195

#A88591

#D45984

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

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#A78490

#939290

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78490

#8B8B8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78490

#A58787

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lacy Mist 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

#BD9087

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78490

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA95AB

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.

#60A089

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: #A78490;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78490;

CSS Variable

--color-lacy-mist: #A78490;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lacy-mist': '#A78490' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78490] text-[#A78490]

SCSS

$lacy-mist: #A78490;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78490?

#A78490 is Lacy Mist, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A78490 warm or cool?

Lacy Mist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lacy Mist?

Lacy Mist 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 Lacy Mist?

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

Where can I download Lacy Mist?

You can download Lacy Mist 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 Lacy Mist?

The hex code is #A78490. In RGB it's 167, 132, 144, and in HSL it's 339°, 17%, 59%.

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