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Pale Poppy

#BCA8AE

RGB 188, 168, 174 · HSL 342°, 13%, 70% · CMYK 0, 11, 7, 26

Pale Poppy is #BCA8AE in HEX — rgb(188, 168, 174), hsl(342°, 13%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 7%, 26%).

Pale Poppy pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 13%, 70%. 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#BCA8AE

RGB188, 168, 174

HSL342°, 13%, 70%

HSV342°, 11%, 74%

CMYK0, 11, 7, 26

Decimal12363950

CSS RGBrgb(188, 168, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 13%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Poppy S01C2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 2 · #BAA3A9

Valspar

Bedroom Plum 1004-8A

ΔE 2.7 · #BDA4AD

Benjamin Moore

Magic 1250

ΔE 2.9 · #BEA8A9

Behr

Plum Taupe N130-4

ΔE 3.3 · #B1A3AA

Sherwin-Williams

Intuitive SW6017

ΔE 3.5 · #B3A3A5

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 3.6 · #C4ADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 3.6 · #C4ADB8

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.7 · #C2ADAB

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 5.3 · #C0B2B1

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.1 · #B8A7A2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.5 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.4 · #B6A39C

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.8 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#BCA8AE

#A9BCB6

Analogous

#BCA9B8

#BCA8AE

#BCADA9

Triadic

#BCA8AE

#AFBCA9

#A9AFBC

Split-Complementary

#BCA8AE

#A9BCAD

#A9B8BC

Tetradic

#BCA8AE

#B8BCA9

#A9BCB6

#ADA9BC

Monochromatic

#735961

#9B7D86

#BCA8AE

#DED4D7

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#BCA8AE

#BCB6A9

#A9BCB6

#A9AFBC

Compound

#BCA8AE

#BCADA9

#A9BCB6

#A9B8BC

Variations

Lighter

#CABABF

#D6CCCF

#E7E2E3

Darker

#9E7F89

#70545D

#423136

Saturation

#B5B0B1

#BCA9AF

#DE87A1

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCA8AE

#B0B0AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCA8AE

#ACACAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCA8AE

#BBA9AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Poppy 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

#CCAB9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCA8AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB0C2

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.

#7EB2A2

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: #BCA8AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCA8AE;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-poppy: #BCA8AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-poppy': '#BCA8AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCA8AE] text-[#BCA8AE]

SCSS

$pale-poppy: #BCA8AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA8AE?

#BCA8AE is Pale Poppy, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BCA8AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Poppy?

Pale Poppy 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 Poppy?

Pale Poppy 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 Poppy?

You can download Pale Poppy 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 Poppy?

The hex code is #BCA8AE. In RGB it's 188, 168, 174, and in HSL it's 342°, 13%, 70%.

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