REDS

Evening Blush

#C38E86

RGB 195, 142, 134 · HSL 8°, 34%, 65% · CMYK 0, 27, 31, 24

Evening Blush is #C38E86 in HEX — rgb(195, 142, 134), hsl(8°, 34%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 31%, 24%).

Evening Blush pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 34%, 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#C38E86

RGB195, 142, 134

HSL8°, 34%, 65%

HSV8°, 31%, 76%

CMYK0, 27, 31, 24

Decimal12816006

CSS RGBrgb(195, 142, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 34%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Blush S05E5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

ΔE 2.3 · #C28D81

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 2.8 · #C09084

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 2.9 · #C99387

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 2.9 · #C39388

Valspar

Field of Flowers 2001-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #CD9489

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 3.9 · #C08F80

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 4.1 · #BE9082

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 5.3 · #BA8686

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 5.5 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.4 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.2 · #C7A4A6

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.3 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.5 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#C38E86

#87BCC4

Analogous

#C4879E

#C38E86

#C4AE87

Triadic

#C38E86

#87C48F

#8F87C4

Split-Complementary

#C38E86

#87C4AE

#879EC4

Tetradic

#C38E86

#9EC487

#87BCC4

#AE87C4

Monochromatic

#78433B

#AB6054

#C38E86

#DDBFBB

#F7EFEE

Rectangle

#C38E86

#BCC487

#87BCC4

#8F87C4

Compound

#C38E86

#C4AE87

#87BCC4

#879EC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0A69F

#D9BEBA

#E7DAD8

Darker

#B06559

#7D4239

#4A2620

Saturation

#AF9F9D

#C48F87

#E27A6A

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C38E86

#A8A285

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C38E86

#999987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C38E86

#C28E91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Evening Blush 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

#D29780

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C38E86

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF9CA4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6CA5AE

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: #C38E86;

CSS — background

background-color: #C38E86;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-blush: #C38E86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-blush': '#C38E86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C38E86] text-[#C38E86]

SCSS

$evening-blush: #C38E86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C38E86?

#C38E86 is Evening Blush, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C38E86 warm or cool?

Evening Blush reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Evening Blush?

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

What colors pair well with Evening Blush?

Evening Blush 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 Evening Blush?

You can download Evening Blush 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 Evening Blush?

The hex code is #C38E86. In RGB it's 195, 142, 134, and in HSL it's 8°, 34%, 65%.

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