REDS

Subdued Hue

#C6B1AD

RGB 198, 177, 173 · HSL 10°, 18%, 73% · CMYK 0, 11, 13, 22

Subdued Hue is #C6B1AD in HEX — rgb(198, 177, 173), hsl(10°, 18%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 13%, 22%).

Subdued Hue pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 18%, 73%. 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#C6B1AD

RGB198, 177, 173

HSL10°, 18%, 73%

HSV10°, 13%, 78%

CMYK0, 11, 13, 22

Decimal13021613

CSS RGBrgb(198, 177, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 18%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 1.3 · #C3B1AC

Behr

Mauvette PPU17-10

ΔE 1.3 · #C4B1AB

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 1.5 · #C6AEAA

Valspar

Lovebug 1005-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #CAB1AE

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 1.8 · #C2ADAB

Dulux

Perdu Pink S06C3

ΔE 2.2 · #C1ABA8

PPG

Subdued 1015-4

ΔE 2.5 · #CCB8B3

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 3.1 · #BDA9A5

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 1242

ΔE 3.2 · #D0B8B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 4.1 · #CEBBB3

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 4.3 · #BEB4B1

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.5 · #BBB1AB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C6B1AD

#AEC2C7

Analogous

#C7AEB6

#C6B1AD

#C7BEAE

Triadic

#C6B1AD

#AEC7B2

#B2AEC7

Split-Complementary

#C6B1AD

#AEC7BE

#AEB6C7

Tetradic

#C6B1AD

#B6C7AE

#AEC2C7

#BEAEC7

Monochromatic

#81605A

#A78781

#C6B1AD

#E6DDDB

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#C6B1AD

#C2C7AE

#AEC2C7

#B2AEC7

Compound

#C6B1AD

#C7BEAE

#AEC2C7

#AEB6C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C1BE

#DCD1CF

#EAE5E4

Darker

#A98881

#7B5952

#48332F

Saturation

#BEB8B6

#C7B2AE

#E39F92

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B1AD

#BBB8AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B1AD

#B5B5AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B1AD

#C6B1B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Subdued Hue 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

#D4B19D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B1AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B6C1

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.

#86AEB6

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: #C6B1AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B1AD;

CSS Variable

--color-subdued-hue: #C6B1AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subdued-hue': '#C6B1AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B1AD] text-[#C6B1AD]

SCSS

$subdued-hue: #C6B1AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B1AD?

#C6B1AD is Subdued Hue, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B1AD 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Subdued Hue?

Subdued Hue 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 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 #C6B1AD. In RGB it's 198, 177, 173, and in HSL it's 10°, 18%, 73%.

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