REDS

Pink Granite

#BD9E97

RGB 189, 158, 151 · HSL 11°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 0, 16, 20, 26

Pink Granite is #BD9E97 in HEX — rgb(189, 158, 151), hsl(11°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 20%, 26%).

Pink Granite pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 22%, 67%. 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#BD9E97

RGB189, 158, 151

HSL11°, 22%, 67%

HSV11°, 20%, 74%

CMYK0, 16, 20, 26

Decimal12426903

CSS RGBrgb(189, 158, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 1.6 · #C1A198

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 1.6 · #C1A097

Dulux

Creamed Caramel S07C4

ΔE 1.8 · #B79B94

Valspar

Mauve Blush 1006-10A

ΔE 2.2 · #B89B91

PPG

Awakening 18-05

ΔE 2.4 · #BB9E9B

Benjamin Moore

Sandblast 2103-50

ΔE 2.4 · #C0A09D

Sherwin-Williams

Dressy Rose SW6024

ΔE 2.9 · #B89D9A

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Bisque DE6081

ΔE 3.5 · #C6A499

Behr

Patchwork Pink HDC-NT-06

ΔE 3.7 · #C5A8A0

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.7 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.8 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B8A7A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 11.9 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BD9E97

#98B7BD

Analogous

#BD98A4

#BD9E97

#BDB298

Triadic

#BD9E97

#98BD9F

#9F98BD

Split-Complementary

#BD9E97

#98BDB2

#98A4BD

Tetradic

#BD9E97

#A4BD98

#98B7BD

#B298BD

Monochromatic

#73514A

#A0746A

#BD9E97

#DBCBC7

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#BD9E97

#B7BD98

#98B7BD

#9F98BD

Compound

#BD9E97

#BDB298

#98B7BD

#98A4BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAB2AD

#D6C7C3

#E6DFDD

Darker

#A4776D

#755047

#452E29

Saturation

#B0A7A5

#BD9F98

#DE8A78

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD9E97

#ADA997

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD9E97

#A4A498

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD9E97

#BD9EA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Granite 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

#CDA38C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD9E97

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA8B1

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.

#76A3AD

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: #BD9E97;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD9E97;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-granite: #BD9E97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-granite': '#BD9E97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD9E97] text-[#BD9E97]

SCSS

$pink-granite: #BD9E97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9E97?

#BD9E97 is Pink Granite, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD9E97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Granite?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Granite?

Pink Granite 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 Pink Granite?

You can download Pink Granite 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 Pink Granite?

The hex code is #BD9E97. In RGB it's 189, 158, 151, and in HSL it's 11°, 22%, 67%.

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