PINKS

Calm Cupid

#C6B0B9

RGB 198, 176, 185 · HSL 335°, 16%, 73% · CMYK 0, 11, 7, 22

Calm Cupid is #C6B0B9 in HEX — rgb(198, 176, 185), hsl(335°, 16%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 7%, 22%).

Calm Cupid pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 16%, 73%. 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#C6B0B9

RGB198, 176, 185

HSL335°, 16%, 73%

HSV335°, 11%, 78%

CMYK0, 11, 7, 22

Decimal13021369

CSS RGBrgb(198, 176, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 16%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Velvet Ears S48D2

ΔE 1.4 · #C5AEB5

Valspar

Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A

ΔE 1.4 · #C9B2BD

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 1.5 · #C4ADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 1.5 · #C4ADB8

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 2.1 · #C5B3BE

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 2.6 · #CAB7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 3 · #CBB8C0

Dunn-Edwards

Melting Violet DE6017

ΔE 4.2 · #D4B8BF

Benjamin Moore

Violetta AF-615

ΔE 4.8 · #C5B8BC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.9 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 6.2 · #BDA5B7

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.4 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.7 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.6 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.4 · #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 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

#C6B0B9

#AFC5BC

Analogous

#C5AFC3

#C6B0B9

#C5B1AF

Triadic

#C6B0B9

#B8C5AF

#AFB8C5

Split-Complementary

#C6B0B9

#AFC5B1

#AFC3C5

Tetradic

#C6B0B9

#C3C5AF

#AFC5BC

#B1AFC5

Monochromatic

#7F5C6B

#A58391

#C6B0B9

#E5DCE0

#F4F0F2

Rectangle

#C6B0B9

#C5BCAF

#AFC5BC

#AFB8C5

Compound

#C6B0B9

#C5B1AF

#AFC5BC

#AFC3C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1BFC6

#DBD0D5

#EAE4E6

Darker

#A78392

#785463

#47313A

Saturation

#BDB7BA

#C5AFB8

#E292B3

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B0B9

#B9B9B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B0B9

#B4B4B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B0B9

#C5B2B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Calm Cupid 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

#D4B1A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B0B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B6CA

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.

#86B6A2

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: #C6B0B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B0B9;

CSS Variable

--color-calm-cupid: #C6B0B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calm-cupid': '#C6B0B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B0B9] text-[#C6B0B9]

SCSS

$calm-cupid: #C6B0B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B0B9?

#C6B0B9 is Calm Cupid, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B0B9 warm or cool?

Calm Cupid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Calm Cupid?

Calm Cupid 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 Calm Cupid?

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

Where can I download Calm Cupid?

You can download Calm Cupid 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 Calm Cupid?

The hex code is #C6B0B9. In RGB it's 198, 176, 185, and in HSL it's 335°, 16%, 73%.

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