REDS

Pale Lychee

#C4ACB2

RGB 196, 172, 178 · HSL 345°, 17%, 72% · CMYK 0, 12, 9, 23

Pale Lychee is #C4ACB2 in HEX — rgb(196, 172, 178), hsl(345°, 17%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 23%).

Pale Lychee pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 17%, 72%. 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#C4ACB2

RGB196, 172, 178

HSL345°, 17%, 72%

HSV345°, 12%, 77%

CMYK0, 12, 9, 23

Decimal12889266

CSS RGBrgb(196, 172, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 17%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Lychee S01D2

ΔE 0.5 · #C4ACB3

Behr

Pottery Clay 700A-3

ΔE 2.5 · #C8ABB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 2.8 · #C4ADB8

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 2.8 · #C4ADB8

Benjamin Moore

Magic 1250

ΔE 3.3 · #BEA8A9

Valspar

Bedroom Plum 1004-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #BDA4AD

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 3.4 · #BAA3A9

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.4 · #C2ADAB

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 4.4 · #D2B6BE

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 4.5 · #CAB7C0

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.5 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 6.9 · #BDA5B7

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.6 · #CEC4C5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 10.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#C4ACB2

#ABC4BE

Analogous

#C4ABBE

#C4ACB2

#C4B2AB

Triadic

#C4ACB2

#B2C4AB

#ABB2C4

Split-Complementary

#C4ACB2

#ABC4B2

#ABBEC4

Tetradic

#C4ACB2

#BEC4AB

#ABC4BE

#B2ABC4

Monochromatic

#7D5962

#A47F88

#C4ACB2

#E3D8DB

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#C4ACB2

#C4BEAB

#ABC4BE

#ABB2C4

Compound

#C4ACB2

#C4B2AB

#ABC4BE

#ABBEC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0BCC1

#DACED1

#E9E3E5

Darker

#A68089

#78525C

#462F35

Saturation

#BBB4B6

#C4ABB2

#E18EA3

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4ACB2

#B6B5B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4ACB2

#B0B0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4ACB2

#C3ADAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pale Lychee 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

#D2AEA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4ACB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B3C5

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: #C4ACB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4ACB2;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-lychee: #C4ACB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-lychee': '#C4ACB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4ACB2] text-[#C4ACB2]

SCSS

$pale-lychee: #C4ACB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4ACB2?

#C4ACB2 is Pale Lychee, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C4ACB2 warm or cool?

Pale Lychee reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Lychee?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Lychee?

Pale Lychee 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 Pale Lychee?

You can download Pale Lychee 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 Pale Lychee?

The hex code is #C4ACB2. In RGB it's 196, 172, 178, and in HSL it's 345°, 17%, 72%.

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