REDS

Shabby Chic

#BB8A8E

RGB 187, 138, 142 · HSL 355°, 26%, 64% · CMYK 0, 26, 24, 27

Shabby Chic is #BB8A8E in HEX — rgb(187, 138, 142), hsl(355°, 26%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 24%, 27%).

Shabby Chic pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 26%, 64%. 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#BB8A8E

RGB187, 138, 142

HSL355°, 26%, 64%

HSV355°, 26%, 73%

CMYK0, 26, 24, 27

Decimal12290702

CSS RGBrgb(187, 138, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 26%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Prophetess 79

ΔE 1 · #BE8B8F

Vista Paint

Prophetess C-78

ΔE 1.5 · #BE8A8D

Dulux

Rosencavalier S02F4

ΔE 2.2 · #BC8A92

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #C19091

Behr

Brick Dust 170F-5

ΔE 3.2 · #B68790

PPG

Floral Tapestry 1052-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C39191

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 3.8 · #C39393

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 4.8 · #BD8287

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 5.5 · #C4989E

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 6.2 · #B8808D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.2 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.2 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 13.4 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 14.9 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 17.8 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BB8A8E

#8BBBB7

Analogous

#BB8BA7

#BB8A8E

#BB9F8B

Triadic

#BB8A8E

#8FBB8B

#8B8FBB

Split-Complementary

#BB8A8E

#8BBB9F

#8BA7BB

Tetradic

#BB8A8E

#A7BB8B

#8BBBB7

#9F8BBB

Monochromatic

#6D4044

#9D5C62

#BB8A8E

#D7BCBE

#F4ECEC

Rectangle

#BB8A8E

#BBB78B

#8BBBB7

#8B8FBB

Compound

#BB8A8E

#BB9F8B

#8BBBB7

#8BA7BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9A2A6

#D4BCBE

#E5D9DA

Darker

#A56166

#734044

#442527

Saturation

#AA9C9D

#BB8B8F

#DD6973

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB8A8E

#A19D8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8A8E

#94948D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8A8E

#BA8C8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shabby Chic 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

#CC9486

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8A8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B999AA

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.

#6EA8A3

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: #BB8A8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8A8E;

CSS Variable

--color-shabby-chic: #BB8A8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shabby-chic': '#BB8A8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8A8E] text-[#BB8A8E]

SCSS

$shabby-chic: #BB8A8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8A8E?

#BB8A8E is Shabby Chic, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8A8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shabby Chic?

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

What colors pair well with Shabby Chic?

Shabby Chic 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 Shabby Chic?

You can download Shabby Chic 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 Shabby Chic?

The hex code is #BB8A8E. In RGB it's 187, 138, 142, and in HSL it's 355°, 26%, 64%.

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