REDS

Decorum

#B39AA0

RGB 179, 154, 160 · HSL 346°, 14%, 65% · CMYK 0, 14, 11, 30

Decorum is #B39AA0 in HEX — rgb(179, 154, 160), hsl(346°, 14%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 11%, 30%).

Decorum pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 14%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B39AA0

RGB179, 154, 160

HSL346°, 14%, 65%

HSV346°, 14%, 70%

CMYK0, 14, 11, 30

Decimal11770528

CSS RGBrgb(179, 154, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 14%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Decorum S02D3

ΔE 0.5 · #B39AA1

Behr

Quiet Refuge 710B-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B39FA7

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 3.3 · #BAA3A9

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

ΔE 3.9 · #BC9C9E

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 3.9 · #B49BA8

Valspar

Bedroom Plum 1004-8A

ΔE 4.1 · #BDA4AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 4.5 · #B39BA9

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 4.5 · #AB9B9C

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1447

ΔE 4.8 · #A4959A

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.3 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.4 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.8 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 8 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 10.4 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.7 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #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

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

#B39AA0

#99B2AC

Analogous

#B299AC

#B39AA0

#B2A099

Triadic

#B39AA0

#9FB299

#999FB2

Split-Complementary

#B39AA0

#99B2A0

#99ACB2

Tetradic

#B39AA0

#ACB299

#99B2AC

#A099B2

Monochromatic

#664D53

#916E76

#B39AA0

#D3C5C8

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#B39AA0

#B2AC99

#99B2AC

#999FB2

Compound

#B39AA0

#B2A099

#99B2AC

#99ACB2

Variations

Lighter

#C2AEB2

#D0C3C6

#E3DDDE

Darker

#97737B

#694D54

#3E2D30

Saturation

#A9A2A4

#B2999F

#D9738B

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39AA0

#A5A4A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39AA0

#9F9F9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39AA0

#B29C9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Decorum 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

#C6A093

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39AA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A5B7

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.

#70A99C

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: #B39AA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39AA0;

CSS Variable

--color-decorum: #B39AA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'decorum': '#B39AA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39AA0] text-[#B39AA0]

SCSS

$decorum: #B39AA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39AA0?

#B39AA0 is Decorum, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B39AA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Decorum?

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

What colors pair well with Decorum?

Decorum 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 Decorum?

You can download Decorum 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 Decorum?

The hex code is #B39AA0. In RGB it's 179, 154, 160, and in HSL it's 346°, 14%, 65%.

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