REDS

Casa Talec

#C49CA6

RGB 196, 156, 166 · HSL 345°, 25%, 69% · CMYK 0, 20, 15, 23

Casa Talec is #C49CA6 in HEX — rgb(196, 156, 166), hsl(345°, 25%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 15%, 23%).

Casa Talec pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 25%, 69%. 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#C49CA6

RGB196, 156, 166

HSL345°, 25%, 69%

HSV345°, 20%, 77%

CMYK0, 20, 15, 23

Decimal12885158

CSS RGBrgb(196, 156, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 25%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Casa Talec S01E3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

Exact match

Vista Paint

Harvest Blessing C-104

ΔE 0.7 · #C39CA5

Behr

Retro Pink S170-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C39AA2

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C7A1A9

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 3.1 · #C4989E

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 3.4 · #C79EA2

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 4.1 · #C6959F

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 5.1 · #BF9A9B

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.2 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.7 · #B0909F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.5 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.1 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.7 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 17.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 20.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#C49CA6

#9CC4BA

Analogous

#C49CBA

#C49CA6

#C4A69C

Triadic

#C49CA6

#A6C49C

#9CA6C4

Split-Complementary

#C49CA6

#9CC4A6

#9CBAC4

Tetradic

#C49CA6

#BAC49C

#9CC4BA

#A69CC4

Monochromatic

#7C4B57

#A76C7B

#C49CA6

#E0CCD1

#F5EFF1

Rectangle

#C49CA6

#C4BA9C

#9CC4BA

#9CA6C4

Compound

#C49CA6

#C4A69C

#9CC4BA

#9CBAC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0B0B8

#DAC5CB

#E8DEE1

Darker

#AB6F7E

#7B4653

#482830

Saturation

#B6AAAD

#C49CA6

#E17F97

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C49CA6

#ADACA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C49CA6

#A4A4A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C49CA6

#C29F9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Casa Talec 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

#D2A298

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C49CA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0A7BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#7BB0A3

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: #C49CA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C49CA6;

CSS Variable

--color-casa-talec: #C49CA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'casa-talec': '#C49CA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C49CA6] text-[#C49CA6]

SCSS

$casa-talec: #C49CA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C49CA6?

#C49CA6 is Casa Talec, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C49CA6 warm or cool?

Casa Talec reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Casa Talec?

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

What colors pair well with Casa Talec?

Casa Talec 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 Casa Talec?

You can download Casa Talec 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 Casa Talec?

The hex code is #C49CA6. In RGB it's 196, 156, 166, and in HSL it's 345°, 25%, 69%.

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