PINKS

Pale Petticoat

#B99AA6

RGB 185, 154, 166 · HSL 337°, 18%, 66% · CMYK 0, 17, 10, 27

Pale Petticoat is #B99AA6 in HEX — rgb(185, 154, 166), hsl(337°, 18%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 10%, 27%).

Pale Petticoat pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 18%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B99AA6

RGB185, 154, 166

HSL337°, 18%, 66%

HSV337°, 17%, 73%

CMYK0, 17, 10, 27

Decimal12163750

CSS RGBrgb(185, 154, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 18%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Petticoat S48E3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 1.9 · #BA99A2

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 2.5 · #B495A4

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 2.5 · #B49BA8

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 2.5 · #B995A1

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B298A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 3 · #B39BA9

Valspar

Glass Slippers 1003-8A

ΔE 3.9 · #BAA0B1

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4 · #B0909F

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 6.7 · #BF9A9B

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.9 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 10.3 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.3 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.4 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.7 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#B99AA6

#99B8AC

Analogous

#B899B4

#B99AA6

#B89C99

Triadic

#B99AA6

#A5B899

#99A5B8

Split-Complementary

#B99AA6

#99B89C

#99B4B8

Tetradic

#B99AA6

#B4B899

#99B8AC

#9C99B8

Monochromatic

#6C4B58

#996C7D

#B99AA6

#D7C6CD

#F5F0F2

Rectangle

#B99AA6

#B8AC99

#99B8AC

#99A5B8

Compound

#B99AA6

#B89C99

#99B8AC

#99B4B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6ADB7

#D3C3C9

#E4DDE0

Darker

#9D7081

#6F4A58

#412B33

Saturation

#ADA4A7

#B899A5

#DB759C

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B99AA6

#A7A6A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B99AA6

#A0A0A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B99AA6

#B79D9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Petticoat 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

#CAA098

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B99AA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A5BC

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#73AB96

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: #B99AA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B99AA6;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-petticoat: #B99AA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-petticoat': '#B99AA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B99AA6] text-[#B99AA6]

SCSS

$pale-petticoat: #B99AA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B99AA6?

#B99AA6 is Pale Petticoat, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B99AA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Petticoat?

Pale Petticoat 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 Pale Petticoat?

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

Where can I download Pale Petticoat?

You can download Pale Petticoat 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 Pale Petticoat?

The hex code is #B99AA6. In RGB it's 185, 154, 166, and in HSL it's 337°, 18%, 66%.

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