REDS

Pressed Blossoms

#C0948C

RGB 192, 148, 140 · HSL 9°, 29%, 65% · CMYK 0, 23, 27, 25

Pressed Blossoms is #C0948C in HEX — rgb(192, 148, 140), hsl(9°, 29%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 27%, 25%).

Pressed Blossoms pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 29%, 65%. 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#C0948C

RGB192, 148, 140

HSL9°, 29%, 65%

HSV9°, 27%, 75%

CMYK0, 23, 27, 25

Decimal12620940

CSS RGBrgb(192, 148, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 29%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pressed Blossoms MQ1-18

Exact match

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 2.5 · #C39388

Dulux

Venetian Pink S06D5

ΔE 3.1 · #BA8C83

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 3.3 · #C09084

Valspar

Gilman Rose 1008-8A

ΔE 3.4 · #C69592

Benjamin Moore

Rosedale 1180

ΔE 3.6 · #C0988A

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 3.7 · #C89A8D

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 4.2 · #C59687

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 4.5 · #C39393

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 5.2 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.5 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.9 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.1 · #B6A39C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.3 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 15.6 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#C0948C

#8CB8C0

Analogous

#C08C9E

#C0948C

#C0AE8C

Triadic

#C0948C

#8CC094

#948CC0

Split-Complementary

#C0948C

#8CC0AE

#8C9EC0

Tetradic

#C0948C

#9EC08C

#8CB8C0

#AE8CC0

Monochromatic

#73473F

#A4665B

#C0948C

#DBC2BD

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#C0948C

#B8C08C

#8CB8C0

#948CC0

Compound

#C0948C

#C0AE8C

#8CB8C0

#8C9EC0

Variations

Lighter

#CCA9A3

#D7C0BC

#E6DBD9

Darker

#AA6B5F

#78473E

#472923

Saturation

#AEA09E

#C0948C

#DF7D6C

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0948C

#AAA48C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0948C

#9D9D8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0948C

#BF9497

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pressed Blossoms 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

#CF9C84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0948C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDA1A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#70A1A9

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: #C0948C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0948C;

CSS Variable

--color-pressed-blossoms: #C0948C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pressed-blossoms': '#C0948C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0948C] text-[#C0948C]

SCSS

$pressed-blossoms: #C0948C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0948C?

#C0948C is Pressed Blossoms, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C0948C warm or cool?

Pressed Blossoms reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pressed Blossoms?

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

What colors pair well with Pressed Blossoms?

Pressed Blossoms 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 Pressed Blossoms?

You can download Pressed Blossoms 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 Pressed Blossoms?

The hex code is #C0948C. In RGB it's 192, 148, 140, and in HSL it's 9°, 29%, 65%.

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