PINKS

On the Nile

#B29AA7

RGB 178, 154, 167 · HSL 328°, 13%, 65% · CMYK 0, 13, 6, 30

On the Nile is #B29AA7 in HEX — rgb(178, 154, 167), hsl(328°, 13%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 6%, 30%).

On the Nile pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 13%, 65%. 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#B29AA7

RGB178, 154, 167

HSL328°, 13%, 65%

HSV328°, 13%, 70%

CMYK0, 13, 6, 30

Decimal11704999

CSS RGBrgb(178, 154, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 13%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 0.6 · #B49BA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 0.7 · #B39BA9

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 1.1 · #B298A6

Valspar

Dusty Lavender 1002-7C

ΔE 1.4 · #B19BAA

Dulux

Mauve Muslin S46D3

ΔE 2 · #B59DAD

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 3.2 · #B495A4

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 4 · #AD9FAB

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 4.3 · #BA99A2

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4.5 · #B0909F

Sherwin-Williams

Thistle SW6283

ΔE 4.6 · #AA8E9A

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.8 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 10.5 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.9 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 13.6 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B29AA7

#9AB1A5

Analogous

#B19AB1

#B29AA7

#B19A9B

Triadic

#B29AA7

#A7B19A

#9AA7B1

Split-Complementary

#B29AA7

#9BB19A

#9AB1B1

Tetradic

#B29AA7

#B1B19A

#9AB1A5

#9A9BB1

Monochromatic

#654E5A

#906F81

#B29AA7

#D3C5CC

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#B29AA7

#B1A59A

#9AB1A5

#9AA7B1

Compound

#B29AA7

#B19A9B

#9AB1A5

#9AB1B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1AEB8

#CFC4CA

#E3DDE0

Darker

#957486

#684E5C

#3D2D36

Saturation

#A9A2A6

#B19AA7

#D873A9

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B29AA7

#A3A4A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B29AA7

#9E9EA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B29AA7

#B09D9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

On the Nile 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

#C5A098

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B29AA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A5BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#70A98B

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: #B29AA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B29AA7;

CSS Variable

--color-on-the-nile: #B29AA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'on-the-nile': '#B29AA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B29AA7] text-[#B29AA7]

SCSS

$on-the-nile: #B29AA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B29AA7?

#B29AA7 is On the Nile, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B29AA7 warm or cool?

On the Nile reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with On the Nile?

On the Nile 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 On the Nile?

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

Where can I download On the Nile?

You can download On the Nile 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 On the Nile?

The hex code is #B29AA7. In RGB it's 178, 154, 167, and in HSL it's 328°, 13%, 65%.

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