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Subdued Hue

#C5B3BE

RGB 197, 179, 190 · HSL 323°, 13%, 74% · CMYK 0, 9, 4, 23

Subdued Hue is #C5B3BE in HEX — rgb(197, 179, 190), hsl(323°, 13%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 4%, 23%).

Subdued Hue pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 13%, 74%. 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#C5B3BE

RGB197, 179, 190

HSL323°, 13%, 74%

HSV323°, 9%, 77%

CMYK0, 9, 4, 23

Decimal12956606

CSS RGBrgb(197, 179, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 13%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

Exact match

Dulux

Masked Mauve S46D2

ΔE 1.3 · #C6B2BF

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 1.9 · #CAB7C0

Valspar

Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A

ΔE 1.9 · #C9B2BD

Vista Paint

Apple Blossom Time K-756

ΔE 2.2 · #C1B4BD

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.5 · #CBB8C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 2.5 · #BDB0BC

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 4.1 · #C2BAC5

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.2 · #CDBACB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.6 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 6.3 · #BDA5B7

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#C5B3BE

#B4C5BB

Analogous

#C3B4C5

#C5B3BE

#C5B4B6

Triadic

#C5B3BE

#BFC5B4

#B4BFC5

Split-Complementary

#C5B3BE

#B6C5B4

#B4C5C3

Tetradic

#C5B3BE

#C5C3B4

#B4C5BB

#B4B6C5

Monochromatic

#7F6274

#A4899A

#C5B3BE

#E7DFE4

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#C5B3BE

#C5BBB4

#B4C5BB

#B4BFC5

Compound

#C5B3BE

#C5B4B6

#B4C5BB

#B4C5C3

Variations

Lighter

#D1C3CC

#DCD3D8

#EAE6E8

Darker

#A5899A

#77596B

#45333E

Saturation

#BFBABD

#C5B4BF

#E297C5

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B3BE

#B9BABE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B3BE

#B6B6BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B3BE

#C4B5B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Subdued Hue 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

#D3B3AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B3BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B8CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#89B89B

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: #C5B3BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B3BE;

CSS Variable

--color-subdued-hue: #C5B3BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subdued-hue': '#C5B3BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B3BE] text-[#C5B3BE]

SCSS

$subdued-hue: #C5B3BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B3BE?

#C5B3BE is Subdued Hue, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B3BE warm or cool?

Subdued Hue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Subdued Hue?

Subdued Hue 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 Subdued Hue?

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

Where can I download Subdued Hue?

You can download Subdued Hue 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 Subdued Hue?

The hex code is #C5B3BE. In RGB it's 197, 179, 190, and in HSL it's 323°, 13%, 74%.

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