REDS

Venetian Pink

#BB8E84

RGB 187, 142, 132 · HSL 11°, 29%, 63% · CMYK 0, 24, 29, 27

Venetian Pink is #BB8E84 in HEX — rgb(187, 142, 132), hsl(11°, 29%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 29%, 27%).

Venetian Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 29%, 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#BB8E84

RGB187, 142, 132

HSL11°, 29%, 63%

HSV11°, 29%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 29, 27

Decimal12291716

CSS RGBrgb(187, 142, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 29%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Venetian Pink S06D5

ΔE 0.9 · #BA8C83

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 2 · #C09084

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 2.4 · #BE9082

PPG

Cappucino Bombe 1061-5

ΔE 2.5 · #B4897D

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 2.5 · #C39388

Benjamin Moore

Foxy 1181

ΔE 3.3 · #BA8E7E

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 3.4 · #BB897C

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 3.5 · #C08F80

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 4.8 · #C89A8D

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 4.8 · #B5907F

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.5 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.5 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.7 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.9 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 15.4 · #A3977F

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

#BB8E84

#85B2BC

Analogous

#BC8597

#BB8E84

#BCAB85

Triadic

#BB8E84

#85BC8F

#8F85BC

Split-Complementary

#BB8E84

#85BCAB

#8597BC

Tetradic

#BB8E84

#97BC85

#85B2BC

#AB85BC

Monochromatic

#6D453C

#9E6457

#BB8E84

#D7BDB7

#F2EAE8

Rectangle

#BB8E84

#B2BC85

#85B2BC

#8F85BC

Compound

#BB8E84

#BCAB85

#85B2BC

#8597BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9A69E

#D4BEB8

#E5DAD7

Darker

#A7685A

#75473C

#452922

Saturation

#A99B98

#BC8F85

#DE7A64

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

#BB8E84

#A59E84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8E84

#979785

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8E84

#BA8E91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Venetian Pink 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

#CC977E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8E84

Daylight 5500K

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

#B99CA2

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.

#6B9BA6

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: #BB8E84;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8E84;

CSS Variable

--color-venetian-pink: #BB8E84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venetian-pink': '#BB8E84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8E84] text-[#BB8E84]

SCSS

$venetian-pink: #BB8E84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8E84?

#BB8E84 is Venetian Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8E84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venetian Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Venetian Pink?

Venetian Pink 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 Venetian Pink?

You can download Venetian Pink 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 Venetian Pink?

The hex code is #BB8E84. In RGB it's 187, 142, 132, and in HSL it's 11°, 29%, 63%.

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