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Smell The Roses

#B86F82

RGB 184, 111, 130 · HSL 344°, 34%, 58% · CMYK 0, 40, 29, 28

Smell The Roses is #B86F82 in HEX — rgb(184, 111, 130), hsl(344°, 34%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 29%, 28%).

Smell The Roses pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 34%, 58%. 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#B86F82

RGB184, 111, 130

HSL344°, 34%, 58%

HSV344°, 40%, 72%

CMYK0, 40, 29, 28

Decimal12087170

CSS RGBrgb(184, 111, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 34%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

Exact match

PPG

Briar Rose 1050-5

ΔE 3.7 · #C07281

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 4 · #B16D85

Dulux

Raspberry Whip S01F5

ΔE 4.3 · #B37381

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 4.5 · #BF7A8F

Valspar

Brazilian Blush 1008-3B

ΔE 5.4 · #B96E78

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 6 · #AF6D76

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 6.2 · #C47B95

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 6.8 · #B66972

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 7 · #B87592

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 7.1 · #A6646F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 7.7 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.1 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B86F82

#6FB8A5

Analogous

#B86FA7

#B86F82

#B8806F

Triadic

#B86F82

#83B86F

#6F83B8

Split-Complementary

#B86F82

#6FB880

#6FA7B8

Tetradic

#B86F82

#A7B86F

#6FB8A5

#806FB8

Monochromatic

#602F3C

#93485C

#B86F82

#D2A3AF

#EBD6DC

Rectangle

#B86F82

#B8A56F

#6FB8A5

#6F83B8

Compound

#B86F82

#B8806F

#6FB8A5

#6FA7B8

Variations

Lighter

#C68C9C

#D1ACB6

#E2D1D5

Darker

#A14C63

#703343

#421D27

Saturation

#9F898F

#B86F83

#DC4C72

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.63:1

Deuteranopia

#B86F82

#928F81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B86F82

#7F7F80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B86F82

#B57476

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Smell The Roses 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

#C9807D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B86F82

Daylight 5500K

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

#B785A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#59A28F

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: #B86F82;

CSS — background

background-color: #B86F82;

CSS Variable

--color-smell-the-roses: #B86F82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smell-the-roses': '#B86F82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B86F82] text-[#B86F82]

SCSS

$smell-the-roses: #B86F82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B86F82?

#B86F82 is Smell The Roses, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B86F82 warm or cool?

Smell The Roses reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smell The Roses?

Smell The Roses 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 Smell The Roses?

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

Where can I download Smell The Roses?

You can download Smell The Roses 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 Smell The Roses?

The hex code is #B86F82. In RGB it's 184, 111, 130, and in HSL it's 344°, 34%, 58%.

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