REDS

Coca Mocha

#BD9D95

RGB 189, 157, 149 · HSL 12°, 23%, 66% · CMYK 0, 17, 21, 26

Coca Mocha is #BD9D95 in HEX — rgb(189, 157, 149), hsl(12°, 23%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 21%, 26%).

Coca Mocha pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 23%, 66%. 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#BD9D95

RGB189, 157, 149

HSL12°, 23%, 66%

HSV12°, 21%, 74%

CMYK0, 17, 21, 26

Decimal12426645

CSS RGBrgb(189, 157, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 23%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 1.4 · #C1A097

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 1.6 · #C1A198

Valspar

Mauve Blush 1006-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #B89B91

Dulux

Creamed Caramel S07C4

ΔE 2.1 · #B79B94

Benjamin Moore

Sandblast 2103-50

ΔE 3 · #C0A09D

PPG

Awakening 18-05

ΔE 3.1 · #BB9E9B

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Bisque DE6081

ΔE 3.3 · #C6A499

Sherwin-Williams

Dressy Rose SW6024

ΔE 3.5 · #B89D9A

Behr

Lite Cocoa MQ1-55

ΔE 4 · #B1978C

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.4 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.5 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.6 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.9 · #B8A7A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13.6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.1 · #BA9873

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

#BD9D95

#94B4BC

Analogous

#BC94A0

#BD9D95

#BCB094

Triadic

#BD9D95

#94BC9C

#9C94BC

Split-Complementary

#BD9D95

#94BCB0

#94A0BC

Tetradic

#BD9D95

#A0BC94

#94B4BC

#B094BC

Monochromatic

#714F47

#9F7165

#BD9D95

#DAC8C3

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#BD9D95

#B4BC94

#94B4BC

#9C94BC

Compound

#BD9D95

#BCB094

#94B4BC

#94A0BC

Variations

Lighter

#CAB0AA

#D5C5C1

#E6DEDC

Darker

#A4756A

#744F45

#442D28

Saturation

#AEA5A2

#BC9C94

#DE8873

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD9D95

#ADA895

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD9D95

#A3A396

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD9D95

#BD9C9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coca Mocha 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

#CDA28B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD9D95

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA7AF

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#73A0AB

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: #BD9D95;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD9D95;

CSS Variable

--color-coca-mocha: #BD9D95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coca-mocha': '#BD9D95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD9D95] text-[#BD9D95]

SCSS

$coca-mocha: #BD9D95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9D95?

#BD9D95 is Coca Mocha, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD9D95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coca Mocha?

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

What colors pair well with Coca Mocha?

Coca Mocha 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 Coca Mocha?

You can download Coca Mocha 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 Coca Mocha?

The hex code is #BD9D95. In RGB it's 189, 157, 149, and in HSL it's 12°, 23%, 66%.

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