REDS

Soft Tone

#C3B2B2

RGB 195, 178, 178 · HSL 0°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 9, 24

Soft Tone is #C3B2B2 in HEX — rgb(195, 178, 178), hsl(0°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 24%).

Soft Tone pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 12%, 73%. 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#C3B2B2

RGB195, 178, 178

HSL0°, 12%, 73%

HSV0°, 9%, 76%

CMYK0, 9, 9, 24

Decimal12825266

CSS RGBrgb(195, 178, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Tone S03C2

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Chaise Mauve SW6016

ΔE 1 · #C1B2B3

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 1.1 · #C3B4B3

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 1.3 · #C0B2B1

Behr

Vintage Charm N160-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C8B4B6

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2114-50

ΔE 2.2 · #C3B6B8

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.5 · #C2ADAB

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 2.6 · #BCADB0

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 3.1 · #BEB4B1

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 3.8 · #BEB5B9

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.3 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 4.4 · #BCB6B4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.6 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.8 · #B6A39C

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C3B2B2

#B2C2C2

Analogous

#C2B2BA

#C3B2B2

#C2BAB2

Triadic

#C3B2B2

#B2C2B2

#B2B2C2

Split-Complementary

#C3B2B2

#B2C2BA

#B2BAC2

Tetradic

#C3B2B2

#BAC2B2

#B2C2C2

#BAB2C2

Monochromatic

#7B6060

#A18787

#C3B2B2

#E4DDDD

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#C3B2B2

#C2C2B2

#B2C2C2

#B2B2C2

Compound

#C3B2B2

#C2BAB2

#B2C2C2

#B2BAC2

Variations

Lighter

#CFC1C1

#DAD1D1

#E9E5E5

Darker

#A28888

#745959

#443333

Saturation

#BDB8B8

#C2B2B2

#E19494

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B2B2

#BAB8B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B2B2

#B5B5B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B2B2

#C3B2B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Soft Tone 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

#D2B2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B2B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB7C5

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.

#86B6B6

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: #C3B2B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B2B2;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-tone: #C3B2B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-tone': '#C3B2B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B2B2] text-[#C3B2B2]

SCSS

$soft-tone: #C3B2B2;

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#CDB9BB · ΔE 3.2

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#CCB9B5 · ΔE 3.5

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#BDA7A8 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B2B2?

#C3B2B2 is Soft Tone, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B2B2 warm or cool?

Soft Tone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft Tone?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Tone?

Soft Tone 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 Soft Tone?

You can download Soft Tone 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 Soft Tone?

The hex code is #C3B2B2. In RGB it's 195, 178, 178, and in HSL it's 0°, 12%, 73%.

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