PINKS

Opaline Pink

#C6A0AB

RGB 198, 160, 171 · HSL 343°, 25%, 70% · CMYK 0, 19, 14, 22

Opaline Pink is #C6A0AB in HEX — rgb(198, 160, 171), hsl(343°, 25%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 14%, 22%).

Opaline Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 25%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C6A0AB

RGB198, 160, 171

HSL343°, 25%, 70%

HSV343°, 19%, 78%

CMYK0, 19, 14, 22

Decimal13017259

CSS RGBrgb(198, 160, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 25%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 1.7 · #C7A1A9

Vista Paint

Cosmos Kiss K-1155

ΔE 1.7 · #C69FA7

Dulux

Casa Talec S01E3

ΔE 1.7 · #C49CA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

ΔE 1.7 · #C49CA6

Behr

Rose Potpourri 160E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C9A2B0

Valspar

Sugarplum Dance 1006-6A

ΔE 3.1 · #CFA8B4

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 3.8 · #BA99A2

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 4.1 · #C79EA2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5 · #C7A4A6

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 5.4 · #D7ADB9

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 6.9 · #BDA5B7

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 10 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.7 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 16 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 20.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C6A0AB

#9FC6BB

Analogous

#C69FBD

#C6A0AB

#C6A89F

Triadic

#C6A0AB

#AAC69F

#9FAAC6

Split-Complementary

#C6A0AB

#9FC6A8

#9FBDC6

Tetradic

#C6A0AB

#BDC69F

#9FC6BB

#A89FC6

Monochromatic

#804D5B

#A97080

#C6A0AB

#E2CFD5

#F5EFF1

Rectangle

#C6A0AB

#C6BB9F

#9FC6BB

#9FAAC6

Compound

#C6A0AB

#C6A89F

#9FC6BB

#9FBDC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1B3BB

#DBC7CD

#E9E0E2

Darker

#AC7182

#7D4756

#4A2932

Saturation

#B8ADB0

#C69FAA

#E2839E

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6A0AB

#B0AFAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6A0AB

#A7A7AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6A0AB

#C4A3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Opaline Pink 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

#D4A59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6A0AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1AAC0

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.

#7EB2A3

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: #C6A0AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6A0AB;

CSS Variable

--color-opaline-pink: #C6A0AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opaline-pink': '#C6A0AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6A0AB] text-[#C6A0AB]

SCSS

$opaline-pink: #C6A0AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6A0AB?

#C6A0AB is Opaline Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C6A0AB warm or cool?

Opaline Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Opaline Pink?

Opaline Pink 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 Opaline Pink?

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

Where can I download Opaline Pink?

You can download Opaline Pink 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 Opaline Pink?

The hex code is #C6A0AB. In RGB it's 198, 160, 171, and in HSL it's 343°, 25%, 70%.

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