REDS

Poetry in Motion

#C2ACA5

RGB 194, 172, 165 · HSL 14°, 19%, 70% · CMYK 0, 11, 15, 24

Poetry in Motion is #C2ACA5 in HEX — rgb(194, 172, 165), hsl(14°, 19%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 15%, 24%).

Poetry in Motion pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 19%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2ACA5

RGB194, 172, 165

HSL14°, 19%, 70%

HSV14°, 15%, 76%

CMYK0, 11, 15, 24

Decimal12758181

CSS RGBrgb(194, 172, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 19%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Flax 2098-50

ΔE 1 · #C1AAA2

Dulux

Mauve Nymph S08C3

ΔE 1 · #C0ACA6

Behr

Dusty Rosewood UL130-17

ΔE 1.6 · #BFA9A0

Valspar

Glamorous Taupe 2003-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #BEA89F

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 2 · #C6AEAA

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.1 · #C2AFA5

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 2.4 · #C9B0AB

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 2.6 · #BDADA4

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.8 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 3.2 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.8 · #B6A39C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 4 · #B7A299

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.9 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 9.9 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 10.3 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C2ACA5

#A4BAC1

Analogous

#C1A4AC

#C2ACA5

#C1B9A4

Triadic

#C2ACA5

#A4C1AB

#ABA4C1

Split-Complementary

#C2ACA5

#A4C1B9

#A4ACC1

Tetradic

#C2ACA5

#ACC1A4

#A4BAC1

#B9A4C1

Monochromatic

#795C53

#A28176

#C2ACA5

#E0D5D1

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#C2ACA5

#BAC1A4

#A4BAC1

#ABA4C1

Compound

#C2ACA5

#C1B9A4

#A4BAC1

#A4ACC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDBCB6

#D9CDCA

#E8E2E1

Darker

#A58378

#77574E

#46322D

Saturation

#B7B0AE

#C1ABA4

#E09A85

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2ACA5

#B7B3A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2ACA5

#B0B0A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2ACA5

#C2ABAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Poetry in Motion 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

#D1AE97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2ACA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB3BB

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7EA5B2

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: #C2ACA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2ACA5;

CSS Variable

--color-poetry-in-motion: #C2ACA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poetry-in-motion': '#C2ACA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2ACA5] text-[#C2ACA5]

SCSS

$poetry-in-motion: #C2ACA5;

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#C0A9A1 · ΔE 1.3

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Hint of Mauve

#C3AAA1 · ΔE 1.8

Lost Locket

#BBA8A3 · ΔE 2.3

Sand Pebble

#C3A99F · ΔE 2.5

Pebble Stone

#C6AAA0 · ΔE 3.0

Café Mocha

#C5A99F · ΔE 3.1

Allspice

#C8AAA3 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2ACA5?

#C2ACA5 is Poetry in Motion, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C2ACA5 warm or cool?

Poetry in Motion reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poetry in Motion?

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

What colors pair well with Poetry in Motion?

Poetry in Motion 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 Poetry in Motion?

You can download Poetry in Motion 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 Poetry in Motion?

The hex code is #C2ACA5. In RGB it's 194, 172, 165, and in HSL it's 14°, 19%, 70%.

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