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Monastir

#B78999

RGB 183, 137, 153 · HSL 339°, 24%, 63% · CMYK 0, 25, 16, 28

Monastir is #B78999 in HEX — rgb(183, 137, 153), hsl(339°, 24%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 16%, 28%).

Monastir pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 24%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B78999

RGB183, 137, 153

HSL339°, 24%, 63%

HSV339°, 25%, 72%

CMYK0, 25, 16, 28

Decimal12028313

CSS RGBrgb(183, 137, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 24%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Monastir S48F4

ΔE 1.1 · #B7899B

Behr

Ponder 160F-4

ΔE 1.1 · #B78997

Vista Paint

Punch of Pink C-112

ΔE 2.6 · #B68592

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B08693

Hallman-Lindsay

Punch Of Pink 113

ΔE 2.7 · #B68692

Valspar

Iris Reverie 1005-5C

ΔE 3 · #B88DA1

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 5.4 · #B8808D

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 5.7 · #B995A1

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.9 · #B0909F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.2 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 7.6 · #C4989E

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.3 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.3 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.6 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.6 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B78999

#8AB7A7

Analogous

#B78AB1

#B78999

#B7918A

Triadic

#B78999

#9AB78A

#8A9AB7

Split-Complementary

#B78999

#8AB791

#8AB1B7

Tetradic

#B78999

#B1B78A

#8AB7A7

#918AB7

Monochromatic

#68404E

#985D72

#B78999

#D4B9C3

#F1E9EC

Rectangle

#B78999

#B7A78A

#8AB7A7

#8A9AB7

Compound

#B78999

#B7918A

#8AB7A7

#8AB1B7

Variations

Lighter

#C6A1AE

#D2BBC3

#E4D8DC

Darker

#A06177

#704151

#42252F

Saturation

#A79A9F

#B78A9A

#DB668F

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B78999

#9D9C99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B78999

#929297

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B78999

#B58D8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Monastir 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

#C9938E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B78999

Daylight 5500K

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

#B698B2

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6BA691

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: #B78999;

CSS — background

background-color: #B78999;

CSS Variable

--color-monastir: #B78999;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monastir': '#B78999' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B78999] text-[#B78999]

SCSS

$monastir: #B78999;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B78999?

#B78999 is Monastir, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B78999 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monastir?

Monastir 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 Monastir?

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

Where can I download Monastir?

You can download Monastir 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 Monastir?

The hex code is #B78999. In RGB it's 183, 137, 153, and in HSL it's 339°, 24%, 63%.

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