REDS

Princess

#C78792

RGB 199, 135, 146 · HSL 350°, 36%, 65% · CMYK 0, 32, 27, 22

Princess is #C78792 in HEX — rgb(199, 135, 146), hsl(350°, 36%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 27%, 22%).

Princess pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 36%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C78792

RGB199, 135, 146

HSL350°, 36%, 65%

HSV350°, 32%, 78%

CMYK0, 32, 27, 22

Decimal13076370

CSS RGBrgb(199, 135, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 36%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Princess 1272

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

King's Cloak 86

ΔE 1.2 · #C48692

Vista Paint

King's Cloak C-85

ΔE 1.4 · #C38691

Behr

Portuguese Dawn S160-4

ΔE 1.5 · #C48592

Dulux

Ducal Pink S02G4

ΔE 3.5 · #CE9098

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 4.4 · #BD8287

PPG

Madagascar Pink 1050-4

ΔE 5 · #D194A1

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 5.4 · #CF8A8D

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.1 · #D593A5

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.9 · #BF7A8F

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 9.2 · #D28085

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.8 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.7 · #BF7595

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.2 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 21.1 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C78792

#86C6BB

Analogous

#C686B0

#C78792

#C69B86

Triadic

#C78792

#90C686

#8690C6

Split-Complementary

#C78792

#86C69B

#86B0C6

Tetradic

#C78792

#B0C686

#86C6BB

#9B86C6

Monochromatic

#793944

#AD5261

#C78792

#DEBAC0

#F7EEEF

Rectangle

#C78792

#C6BB86

#86C6BB

#8690C6

Compound

#C78792

#C69B86

#86C6BB

#86B0C6

Variations

Lighter

#D19EA6

#DAB9BF

#E8D8DB

Darker

#B35666

#7F3743

#4B1F26

Saturation

#AF9C9F

#C68690

#E2697D

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C78792

#A5A191

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C78792

#949491

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C78792

#C58A8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Princess 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

#D59289

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C78792

Daylight 5500K

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

#C297AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#6AB0A4

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: #C78792;

CSS — background

background-color: #C78792;

CSS Variable

--color-princess: #C78792;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'princess': '#C78792' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C78792] text-[#C78792]

SCSS

$princess: #C78792;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C78792?

#C78792 is Princess, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C78792 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Princess?

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

What colors pair well with Princess?

Princess 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 Princess?

You can download Princess 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 Princess?

The hex code is #C78792. In RGB it's 199, 135, 146, and in HSL it's 350°, 36%, 65%.

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