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Pansy Posie

#BFA7B6

RGB 191, 167, 182 · HSL 323°, 16%, 70% · CMYK 0, 13, 5, 25

Pansy Posie is #BFA7B6 in HEX — rgb(191, 167, 182), hsl(323°, 16%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 5%, 25%).

Pansy Posie pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 16%, 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#BFA7B6

RGB191, 167, 182

HSL323°, 16%, 70%

HSV323°, 13%, 75%

CMYK0, 13, 5, 25

Decimal12560310

CSS RGBrgb(191, 167, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 16%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pansy Posie 1212

ΔE 1.8 · #BCA3B4

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BDA5B7

Vista Paint

Light Rosa K-748

ΔE 2 · #C1ACBB

Valspar

Glass Slippers 1003-8A

ΔE 2.7 · #BAA0B1

Behr

Rosy Tan 130E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C8ABBB

Dulux

Melting Moment S46E3

ΔE 3.7 · #BBA2B7

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 4.3 · #C2AEC3

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 5.1 · #BEACC3

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 5.2 · #BAA3A9

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 5.3 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.9 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.5 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.3 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.6 · #B7B1DC

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#BFA7B6

#A6BFB0

Analogous

#BCA6BF

#BFA7B6

#BFA6A9

Triadic

#BFA7B6

#B5BFA6

#A6B5BF

Split-Complementary

#BFA7B6

#A9BFA6

#A6BFBC

Tetradic

#BFA7B6

#BFBCA6

#A6BFB0

#A6A9BF

Monochromatic

#76566A

#9F7A91

#BFA7B6

#DFD3DA

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#BFA7B6

#BFB0A6

#A6BFB0

#A6B5BF

Compound

#BFA7B6

#BFA6A9

#A6BFB0

#A6BFBC

Variations

Lighter

#CCB8C4

#D7CBD3

#E7E1E5

Darker

#A27C93

#735166

#442F3C

Saturation

#B6AFB3

#BFA6B5

#DF86BD

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFA7B6

#B0B1B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFA7B6

#ABABB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFA7B6

#BDAAAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pansy Posie 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

#CFAAA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFA7B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCAFC8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#7EB292

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: #BFA7B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFA7B6;

CSS Variable

--color-pansy-posie: #BFA7B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pansy-posie': '#BFA7B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFA7B6] text-[#BFA7B6]

SCSS

$pansy-posie: #BFA7B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFA7B6?

#BFA7B6 is Pansy Posie, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BFA7B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pansy Posie?

Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie?

Pansy Posie pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pansy Posie?

You can download Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie?

The hex code is #BFA7B6. In RGB it's 191, 167, 182, and in HSL it's 323°, 16%, 70%.

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