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So Long Shadow

#B2789A

RGB 178, 120, 154 · HSL 325°, 27%, 58% · CMYK 0, 33, 13, 30

So Long Shadow is #B2789A in HEX — rgb(178, 120, 154), hsl(325°, 27%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 13%, 30%).

So Long Shadow pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 27%, 58%. 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#B2789A

RGB178, 120, 154

HSL325°, 27%, 58%

HSV325°, 33%, 70%

CMYK0, 33, 13, 30

Decimal11696282

CSS RGBrgb(178, 120, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 27%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

Exact match

Dulux

Choral Singer S47G5

ΔE 2.5 · #B67797

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 3.2 · #A97698

Benjamin Moore

Melrose 1363

ΔE 4.1 · #BB779A

Hallman-Lindsay

Teen Queen 1171

ΔE 4.2 · #A67498

Vista Paint

Teen Queen C-1170

ΔE 5 · #A47197

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 5 · #B87592

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

ΔE 6.2 · #B5839D

PPG

Flowering Raspberry 1180-6

ΔE 6.5 · #A16C94

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 6.9 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 7.5 · #B87E93

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.3 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.7 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 25.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 29.1 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

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

#B2789A

#77B18F

Analogous

#AC77B1

#B2789A

#B1777C

Triadic

#B2789A

#99B177

#7799B1

Split-Complementary

#B2789A

#7CB177

#77B1AC

Tetradic

#B2789A

#B1AC77

#77B18F

#777CB1

Monochromatic

#5B344B

#8B5073

#B2789A

#CDA8BD

#E9D8E2

Rectangle

#B2789A

#B18F77

#77B18F

#7799B1

Compound

#B2789A

#B1777C

#77B18F

#77B1AC

Variations

Lighter

#C092AD

#CDB0C1

#E1D2DB

Darker

#98557C

#6A3955

#3E2132

Saturation

#9D8B95

#B17799

#D8509F

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#B2789A

#909299

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2789A

#848496

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2789A

#AF807F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

So Long Shadow 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

#C5878F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2789A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B28CB3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#5E9D78

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: #B2789A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2789A;

CSS Variable

--color-so-long-shadow: #B2789A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'so-long-shadow': '#B2789A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2789A] text-[#B2789A]

SCSS

$so-long-shadow: #B2789A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2789A?

#B2789A is So Long Shadow, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B2789A warm or cool?

So Long Shadow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with So Long Shadow?

So Long Shadow 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 So Long Shadow?

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

Where can I download So Long Shadow?

You can download So Long Shadow 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 So Long Shadow?

The hex code is #B2789A. In RGB it's 178, 120, 154, and in HSL it's 325°, 27%, 58%.

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