REDS

Windflower

#BC9CA2

RGB 188, 156, 162 · HSL 349°, 19%, 67% · CMYK 0, 17, 14, 26

Windflower is #BC9CA2 in HEX — rgb(188, 156, 162), hsl(349°, 19%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 26%).

Windflower pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 19%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BC9CA2

RGB188, 156, 162

HSL349°, 19%, 67%

HSV349°, 17%, 74%

CMYK0, 17, 14, 26

Decimal12360866

CSS RGBrgb(188, 156, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 19%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Windflower S02E3

ΔE 0.5 · #BC9CA3

Vista Paint

Pampered Pink K-1139

ΔE 1.4 · #C09DA4

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 1.9 · #BA99A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lockhart 98

ΔE 1.9 · #BE9AA2

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

ΔE 2.2 · #BC9C9E

Behr

Dutchess Dawn MQ1-4

ΔE 3.1 · #C6A3A9

Valspar

Cameo Pink 1006-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #BF9B9C

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 3.5 · #C7A1A9

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 3.6 · #BF9A9B

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 4 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.6 · #B0909F

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 8 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.6 · #B6A39C

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 12.9 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 15.6 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#BC9CA2

#9BBBB5

Analogous

#BB9BB1

#BC9CA2

#BBA59B

Triadic

#BC9CA2

#A1BB9B

#9BA1BB

Split-Complementary

#BC9CA2

#9BBBA5

#9BB1BB

Tetradic

#BC9CA2

#B1BB9B

#9BBBB5

#A59BBB

Monochromatic

#704C53

#9C6D76

#BC9CA2

#DAC8CC

#F5F0F1

Rectangle

#BC9CA2

#BBB59B

#9BBBB5

#9BA1BB

Compound

#BC9CA2

#BBA59B

#9BBBB5

#9BB1BB

Variations

Lighter

#C8AFB4

#D5C4C7

#E5DEDF

Darker

#A0717A

#724A52

#432B2F

Saturation

#B0A6A8

#BB9BA1

#DD798B

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9CA2

#AAA8A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9CA2

#A2A2A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9CA2

#BB9E9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Windflower 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

#CCA295

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9CA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA7B9

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.

#76ADA3

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: #BC9CA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9CA2;

CSS Variable

--color-windflower: #BC9CA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windflower': '#BC9CA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9CA2] text-[#BC9CA2]

SCSS

$windflower: #BC9CA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9CA2?

#BC9CA2 is Windflower, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9CA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windflower?

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

What colors pair well with Windflower?

Windflower 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 Windflower?

You can download Windflower 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 Windflower?

The hex code is #BC9CA2. In RGB it's 188, 156, 162, and in HSL it's 349°, 19%, 67%.

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