REDS

Desert Bud

#C28996

RGB 194, 137, 150 · HSL 346°, 32%, 65% · CMYK 0, 29, 23, 24

Desert Bud is #C28996 in HEX — rgb(194, 137, 150), hsl(346°, 32%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 23%, 24%).

Desert Bud pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 32%, 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#C28996

RGB194, 137, 150

HSL346°, 32%, 65%

HSV346°, 29%, 76%

CMYK0, 29, 23, 24

Decimal12749206

CSS RGBrgb(194, 137, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 32%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Desert Bud S01F4

ΔE 1.1 · #C28998

Vista Paint

King's Cloak C-85

ΔE 2.3 · #C38691

Hallman-Lindsay

King's Cloak 86

ΔE 2.4 · #C48692

Behr

Portuguese Dawn S160-4

ΔE 2.7 · #C48592

Benjamin Moore

Princess 1272

ΔE 3.3 · #C78792

PPG

Thornberry 18-20

ΔE 3.9 · #B68190

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 5.2 · #C6959F

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 5.8 · #B87E93

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.2 · #D593A5

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 7.6 · #C4989E

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 7.6 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.4 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.5 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.8 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C28996

#89C2B5

Analogous

#C289B3

#C28996

#C29889

Triadic

#C28996

#97C289

#8997C2

Split-Complementary

#C28996

#89C298

#89B3C2

Tetradic

#C28996

#B3C289

#89C2B5

#9889C2

Monochromatic

#763D4A

#A8576A

#C28996

#DCBCC3

#F6EEF0

Rectangle

#C28996

#C2B589

#89C2B5

#8997C2

Compound

#C28996

#C29889

#89C2B5

#89B3C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEA1AB

#D8BBC2

#E7D9DC

Darker

#AE5B6F

#7B3B4A

#49222B

Saturation

#AE9DA1

#C28997

#E16B86

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C28996

#A3A095

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C28996

#959594

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C28996

#C08D8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desert Bud 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

#D1938C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C28996

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE98B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#6EAC9D

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: #C28996;

CSS — background

background-color: #C28996;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-bud: #C28996;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-bud': '#C28996' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C28996] text-[#C28996]

SCSS

$desert-bud: #C28996;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C28996?

#C28996 is Desert Bud, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C28996 warm or cool?

Desert Bud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Bud?

Desert Bud 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 Desert Bud?

You can download Desert Bud 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 Desert Bud?

The hex code is #C28996. In RGB it's 194, 137, 150, and in HSL it's 346°, 32%, 65%.

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