PINKS

Decorum

#B39AA1

RGB 179, 154, 161 · HSL 343°, 14%, 65% · CMYK 0, 14, 10, 30

Decorum is #B39AA1 in HEX — rgb(179, 154, 161), hsl(343°, 14%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 10%, 30%).

Decorum pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 14%, 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#B39AA1

RGB179, 154, 161

HSL343°, 14%, 65%

HSV343°, 14%, 70%

CMYK0, 14, 10, 30

Decimal11770529

CSS RGBrgb(179, 154, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 14%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Decorum S02D3

Exact match

Behr

Quiet Refuge 710B-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B39FA7

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 3.3 · #B49BA8

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 3.3 · #BAA3A9

Valspar

Bedroom Plum 1004-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #BDA4AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 3.9 · #B39BA9

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

ΔE 4.2 · #BC9C9E

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 4.8 · #AB9B9C

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1447

ΔE 4.9 · #A4959A

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.9 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.6 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 8.3 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.3 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 10.6 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.8 · #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 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

#B39AA1

#99B2AB

Analogous

#B299AD

#B39AA1

#B29F99

Triadic

#B39AA1

#A0B299

#99A0B2

Split-Complementary

#B39AA1

#99B29F

#99ADB2

Tetradic

#B39AA1

#ADB299

#99B2AB

#9F99B2

Monochromatic

#664D54

#916E78

#B39AA1

#D3C5C9

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#B39AA1

#B2AB99

#99B2AB

#99A0B2

Compound

#B39AA1

#B29F99

#99B2AB

#99ADB2

Variations

Lighter

#C2AEB3

#D0C3C7

#E3DDDE

Darker

#97737D

#694D55

#3E2D31

Saturation

#A9A2A4

#B299A0

#D97390

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39AA1

#A4A4A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39AA1

#9F9FA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39AA1

#B29C9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Decorum 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

#C6A094

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39AA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A5B8

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.

#70A999

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: #B39AA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39AA1;

CSS Variable

--color-decorum: #B39AA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'decorum': '#B39AA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39AA1] text-[#B39AA1]

SCSS

$decorum: #B39AA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39AA1?

#B39AA1 is Decorum, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B39AA1 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Decorum?

Decorum pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. 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 #B39AA1. In RGB it's 179, 154, 161, and in HSL it's 343°, 14%, 65%.

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