REDS

Retro Pink

#B48286

RGB 180, 130, 134 · HSL 355°, 25%, 61% · CMYK 0, 28, 26, 29

Retro Pink is #B48286 in HEX — rgb(180, 130, 134), hsl(355°, 25%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 26%, 29%).

Retro Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 25%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B48286

RGB180, 130, 134

HSL355°, 25%, 61%

HSV355°, 28%, 71%

CMYK0, 28, 26, 29

Decimal11829894

CSS RGBrgb(180, 130, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 25%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 2.6 · #B88484

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 2.7 · #AE8087

Dulux

Rosy Dawn S03E5

ΔE 2.8 · #B38180

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 2.9 · #BA8686

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 3 · #AB7D7F

Behr

Foxen 200F-4

ΔE 3.3 · #BE8689

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #BD8287

PPG

Mauve Madness 1049-5

ΔE 4.4 · #AA7982

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.8 · #A87678

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 5.3 · #B8808D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.7 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.4 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 15.3 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16.8 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.1 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.6 · #F1A1A6

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 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

#B48286

#83B4B0

Analogous

#B483A0

#B48286

#B49783

Triadic

#B48286

#87B483

#8387B4

Split-Complementary

#B48286

#83B497

#83A0B4

Tetradic

#B48286

#A0B483

#83B4B0

#9783B4

Monochromatic

#633B3F

#93585D

#B48286

#D1B3B5

#EEE2E3

Rectangle

#B48286

#B4B083

#83B4B0

#8387B4

Compound

#B48286

#B49783

#83B4B0

#83A0B4

Variations

Lighter

#C39C9F

#D0B7B9

#E2D6D7

Darker

#9D5C61

#6D3E42

#402326

Saturation

#A39495

#B48387

#DA5D68

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#B48286

#9A9685

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48286

#8C8C85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48286

#B38486

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Retro Pink 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

#C68E80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48286

Daylight 5500K

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

#B493A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#66A39E

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: #B48286;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48286;

CSS Variable

--color-retro-pink: #B48286;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro-pink': '#B48286' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48286] text-[#B48286]

SCSS

$retro-pink: #B48286;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48286?

#B48286 is Retro Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B48286 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Retro Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Retro Pink?

Retro Pink 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 Retro Pink?

You can download Retro Pink 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 Retro Pink?

The hex code is #B48286. In RGB it's 180, 130, 134, and in HSL it's 355°, 25%, 61%.

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