REDS

Sweet Pea

#BCAAA7

RGB 188, 170, 167 · HSL 9°, 14%, 70% · CMYK 0, 10, 11, 26

Sweet Pea is #BCAAA7 in HEX — rgb(188, 170, 167), hsl(9°, 14%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 26%).

Sweet Pea pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 14%, 70%. 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#BCAAA7

RGB188, 170, 167

HSL9°, 14%, 70%

HSV9°, 11%, 74%

CMYK0, 10, 11, 26

Decimal12364455

CSS RGBrgb(188, 170, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 14%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sweet Pea S05C3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 1 · #BDA9A5

Benjamin Moore

Lost CSP-410

ΔE 1.2 · #BCA9A4

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 1.2 · #BEADA9

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 1.7 · #B8A7A2

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 1.9 · #C2ADAB

Behr

Lavender Suede HDC-NT-19

ΔE 2.2 · #B5A5A2

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 2.7 · #C3B1AC

PPG

Riveter Rose 1017-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B7A9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 3.1 · #C6AEAA

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.5 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.9 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 4.6 · #B7A299

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.9 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 9 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.8 · #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 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

#BCAAA7

#A8BABD

Analogous

#BDA8AF

#BCAAA7

#BDB6A8

Triadic

#BCAAA7

#A8BDAB

#ABA8BD

Split-Complementary

#BCAAA7

#A8BDB6

#A8AFBD

Tetradic

#BCAAA7

#AFBDA8

#A8BABD

#B6A8BD

Monochromatic

#745C58

#9C817C

#BCAAA7

#DED5D3

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#BCAAA7

#BABDA8

#A8BABD

#ABA8BD

Compound

#BCAAA7

#BDB6A8

#A8BABD

#A8AFBD

Variations

Lighter

#CABCB9

#D7CDCC

#E7E2E2

Darker

#9F837E

#715853

#423330

Saturation

#B6B0AF

#BDABA8

#DE9487

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCAAA7

#B2B0A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCAAA7

#ADADA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCAAA7

#BCAAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet Pea 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

#CCAC98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCAAA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB1BD

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.

#7EAAB2

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: #BCAAA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCAAA7;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-pea: #BCAAA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-pea': '#BCAAA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCAAA7] text-[#BCAAA7]

SCSS

$sweet-pea: #BCAAA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCAAA7?

#BCAAA7 is Sweet Pea, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BCAAA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Pea?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Pea?

Sweet Pea 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 Sweet Pea?

You can download Sweet Pea 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 Sweet Pea?

The hex code is #BCAAA7. In RGB it's 188, 170, 167, and in HSL it's 9°, 14%, 70%.

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