REDS

Lime Pink

#B6848C

RGB 182, 132, 140 · HSL 350°, 26%, 62% · CMYK 0, 27, 23, 29

Lime Pink is #B6848C in HEX — rgb(182, 132, 140), hsl(350°, 26%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 23%, 29%).

Lime Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 26%, 62%. 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#B6848C

RGB182, 132, 140

HSL350°, 26%, 62%

HSV350°, 27%, 71%

CMYK0, 27, 23, 29

Decimal11961484

CSS RGBrgb(182, 132, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 26%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brick Dust 170F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #B68790

Vista Paint

Rose Antiqua K-1146

ΔE 2.2 · #B78792

Dulux

Rosencavalier S02F4

ΔE 2.3 · #BC8A92

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 2.4 · #B1828D

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 2.5 · #AE8087

Hallman-Lindsay

Punch Of Pink 113

ΔE 2.6 · #B68692

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 3.6 · #B8808D

PPG

Thornberry 18-20

ΔE 4 · #B68190

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 4.8 · #AB7D7F

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 6.5 · #A87678

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.8 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.3 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.5 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.3 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#B6848C

#85B7AF

Analogous

#B785A6

#B6848C

#B79685

Triadic

#B6848C

#8DB785

#858DB7

Split-Complementary

#B6848C

#85B796

#85A6B7

Tetradic

#B6848C

#A6B785

#85B7AF

#9685B7

Monochromatic

#673C43

#975963

#B6848C

#D4B5BA

#F0E5E7

Rectangle

#B6848C

#B7AF85

#85B7AF

#858DB7

Compound

#B6848C

#B79685

#85B7AF

#85A6B7

Variations

Lighter

#C69DA4

#D2B8BC

#E3D7D9

Darker

#A15C67

#703E46

#422329

Saturation

#A69799

#B7858D

#DB6175

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.67:1

Deuteranopia

#B6848C

#9B988B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6848C

#8E8E8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6848C

#B48788

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lime 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

#C89084

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6848C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B595A8

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.

#68A59A

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: #B6848C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6848C;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-pink: #B6848C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-pink': '#B6848C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6848C] text-[#B6848C]

SCSS

$lime-pink: #B6848C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6848C?

#B6848C is Lime Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B6848C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lime Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Lime Pink?

Lime 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 Lime Pink?

You can download Lime 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 Lime Pink?

The hex code is #B6848C. In RGB it's 182, 132, 140, and in HSL it's 350°, 26%, 62%.

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