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Bedroom Plum

#C3ACB2

RGB 195, 172, 178 · HSL 344°, 16%, 72% · CMYK 0, 12, 9, 24

Bedroom Plum is #C3ACB2 in HEX — rgb(195, 172, 178), hsl(344°, 16%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 24%).

Bedroom Plum pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 16%, 72%. 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#C3ACB2

RGB195, 172, 178

HSL344°, 16%, 72%

HSV344°, 12%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 9, 24

Decimal12823730

CSS RGBrgb(195, 172, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 16%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mature S02D2

ΔE 0.5 · #C3ADB3

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 2.7 · #C4ADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 2.7 · #C4ADB8

Behr

Pottery Clay 700A-3

ΔE 2.8 · #C8ABB4

Benjamin Moore

Magic 1250

ΔE 3.2 · #BEA8A9

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 3.3 · #BAA3A9

Valspar

Bedroom Plum 1004-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #BDA4AD

Sherwin-Williams

Chaise Mauve SW6016

ΔE 4.3 · #C1B2B3

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.4 · #C2ADAB

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 4.4 · #CAB7C0

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.8 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.8 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.2 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 10.4 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.2 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#C3ACB2

#ACC3BD

Analogous

#C3ACBE

#C3ACB2

#C3B2AC

Triadic

#C3ACB2

#B2C3AC

#ACB2C3

Split-Complementary

#C3ACB2

#ACC3B2

#ACBEC3

Tetradic

#C3ACB2

#BEC3AC

#ACC3BD

#B2ACC3

Monochromatic

#7C5A63

#A38089

#C3ACB2

#E3D9DB

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#C3ACB2

#C3BDAC

#ACC3BD

#ACB2C3

Compound

#C3ACB2

#C3B2AC

#ACC3BD

#ACBEC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFBDC2

#DACED1

#E9E3E5

Darker

#A5818A

#77535D

#463036

Saturation

#BBB4B6

#C3ACB2

#E18EA4

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3ACB2

#B5B5B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3ACB2

#B0B0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3ACB2

#C2ADAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bedroom Plum 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

#D2AEA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3ACB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB3C5

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.

#83B5A8

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: #C3ACB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3ACB2;

CSS Variable

--color-bedroom-plum: #C3ACB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bedroom-plum': '#C3ACB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3ACB2] text-[#C3ACB2]

SCSS

$bedroom-plum: #C3ACB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3ACB2?

#C3ACB2 is Bedroom Plum, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C3ACB2 warm or cool?

Bedroom Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bedroom Plum?

Bedroom Plum 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 Bedroom Plum?

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

Where can I download Bedroom Plum?

You can download Bedroom Plum 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 Bedroom Plum?

The hex code is #C3ACB2. In RGB it's 195, 172, 178, and in HSL it's 344°, 16%, 72%.

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