REDS

Ponder

#B88F88

RGB 184, 143, 136 · HSL 9°, 25%, 63% · CMYK 0, 22, 26, 28

Ponder is #B88F88 in HEX — rgb(184, 143, 136), hsl(9°, 25%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 26%, 28%).

Ponder pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 25%, 63%. 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#B88F88

RGB184, 143, 136

HSL9°, 25%, 63%

HSV9°, 26%, 72%

CMYK0, 22, 26, 28

Decimal12095368

CSS RGBrgb(184, 143, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 25%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Brandy Snaps 1053-5

ΔE 2.5 · #B58E8B

Behr

Pressed Blossoms MQ1-18

ΔE 2.5 · #C0948C

Dulux

Venetian Pink S06D5

ΔE 2.7 · #BA8C83

Valspar

Plum Ribbon 1007-7C

ΔE 3.8 · #B08886

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 4.2 · #AB887F

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 4.3 · #B1928C

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 4.8 · #A9867D

Benjamin Moore

Rosedale 1180

ΔE 4.9 · #C0988A

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 5.1 · #C39393

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 5.3 · #C19091

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.7 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 8.6 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14.8 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B88F88

#89B1B8

Analogous

#B8899A

#B88F88

#B8A889

Triadic

#B88F88

#89B890

#9089B8

Split-Complementary

#B88F88

#89B8A8

#899AB8

Tetradic

#B88F88

#9AB889

#89B1B8

#A889B8

Monochromatic

#69453F

#99655C

#B88F88

#D5BDB9

#F2EAE9

Rectangle

#B88F88

#B1B889

#89B1B8

#9089B8

Compound

#B88F88

#B8A889

#89B1B8

#899AB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6A6A1

#D2BEBA

#E4DAD8

Darker

#A2695F

#714740

#422925

Saturation

#A89C9A

#B89089

#DC7766

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B88F88

#A39E88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B88F88

#979789

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B88F88

#B78F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ponder 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

#C99881

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B88F88

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79DA5

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.

#6B9DA6

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: #B88F88;

CSS — background

background-color: #B88F88;

CSS Variable

--color-ponder: #B88F88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ponder': '#B88F88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B88F88] text-[#B88F88]

SCSS

$ponder: #B88F88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B88F88?

#B88F88 is Ponder, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B88F88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ponder?

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

What colors pair well with Ponder?

Ponder 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 Ponder?

You can download Ponder 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 Ponder?

The hex code is #B88F88. In RGB it's 184, 143, 136, and in HSL it's 9°, 25%, 63%.

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