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Pansy Posie

#BBA0B1

RGB 187, 160, 177 · HSL 322°, 17%, 68% · CMYK 0, 14, 5, 27

Pansy Posie is #BBA0B1 in HEX — rgb(187, 160, 177), hsl(322°, 17%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 5%, 27%).

Pansy Posie pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 17%, 68%. 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#BBA0B1

RGB187, 160, 177

HSL322°, 17%, 68%

HSV322°, 14%, 73%

CMYK0, 14, 5, 27

Decimal12296369

CSS RGBrgb(187, 160, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 17%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pansy Posie C-1211

Exact match

Valspar

Glass Slippers 1003-8A

ΔE 0.4 · #BAA0B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pansy Posie 1212

ΔE 1.2 · #BCA3B4

Dulux

Fiddlesticks S47D3

ΔE 1.3 · #BA9EB1

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 2.1 · #BDA5B7

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 3.5 · #B298A6

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 3.7 · #B19BB0

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 4.3 · #B495A4

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

ΔE 5.3 · #AB99AE

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 5.5 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.1 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.1 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.7 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 12.8 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 15.7 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 16.3 · #9B8CB5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#BBA0B1

#A0BBAA

Analogous

#B8A0BB

#BBA0B1

#BBA0A3

Triadic

#BBA0B1

#B1BBA0

#A0B1BB

Split-Complementary

#BBA0B1

#A3BBA0

#A0BBB8

Tetradic

#BBA0B1

#BBB8A0

#A0BBAA

#A0A3BB

Monochromatic

#715065

#9C738D

#BBA0B1

#DBCCD6

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#BBA0B1

#BBAAA0

#A0BBAA

#A0B1BB

Compound

#BBA0B1

#BBA0A3

#A0BBAA

#A0BBB8

Variations

Lighter

#C9B3C1

#D5C7D0

#E6DFE3

Darker

#9F7690

#714E64

#422D3A

Saturation

#B2A9AF

#BBA0B1

#DD7EBA

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA0B1

#AAABB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA0B1

#A5A5AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA0B1

#B9A3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pansy Posie 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

#CCA5A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA0B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9AAC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#78AE8C

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: #BBA0B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA0B1;

CSS Variable

--color-pansy-posie: #BBA0B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pansy-posie': '#BBA0B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA0B1] text-[#BBA0B1]

SCSS

$pansy-posie: #BBA0B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA0B1?

#BBA0B1 is Pansy Posie, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA0B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pansy Posie?

Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie?

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

Where can I download Pansy Posie?

You can download Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie?

The hex code is #BBA0B1. In RGB it's 187, 160, 177, and in HSL it's 322°, 17%, 68%.

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