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Pale Blush

#C79D79

RGB 199, 157, 121 · HSL 28°, 41%, 63% · CMYK 0, 21, 39, 22

Pale Blush is #C79D79 in HEX — rgb(199, 157, 121), hsl(28°, 41%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 39%, 22%).

Pale Blush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 41%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C79D79

RGB199, 157, 121

HSL28°, 41%, 63%

HSV28°, 39%, 78%

CMYK0, 21, 39, 22

Decimal13081977

CSS RGBrgb(199, 157, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 41%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pale Blush 3002-7C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Butternut 1090

ΔE 1.8 · #C49C75

PPG

Doeskin 1082-5

ΔE 1.9 · #C89B75

Behr

Peanut Butter 270F-4

ΔE 2.1 · #CAA27F

Vista Paint

Supreme Bean K-1026

ΔE 2.3 · #CBA37E

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #BF9974

Sherwin-Williams

Caramelized SW9186

ΔE 2.6 · #C29871

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Shell 170

ΔE 2.9 · #BE9673

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 3.1 · #C19E78

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.3 · #BA9873

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 4.6 · #C8A683

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.9 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.7 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 11 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13.8 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C79D79

#7AA3C7

Analogous

#C77A7D

#C79D79

#C7C57A

Triadic

#C79D79

#7AC79E

#9E7AC7

Split-Complementary

#C79D79

#7AC7C5

#7A7DC7

Tetradic

#C79D79

#7DC77A

#7AA3C7

#C57AC7

Monochromatic

#775232

#AD7748

#C79D79

#DEC5B0

#F4EDE6

Rectangle

#C79D79

#A3C77A

#7AA3C7

#9E7AC7

Compound

#C79D79

#C7C57A

#7AA3C7

#7A7DC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2B195

#DAC5B3

#E7DDD5

Darker

#B77D4A

#805631

#4C321B

Saturation

#ACA095

#C79E7A

#E39C5E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C79D79

#B5AA79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C79D79

#A5A57E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C79D79

#C8999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pale Blush reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D5A276

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C79D79

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2A79A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5F8BB2

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: #C79D79;

CSS — background

background-color: #C79D79;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-blush: #C79D79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-blush': '#C79D79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C79D79] text-[#C79D79]

SCSS

$pale-blush: #C79D79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79D79?

#C79D79 is Pale Blush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C79D79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Blush?

Pale Blush works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pale Blush?

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

Where can I download Pale Blush?

You can download Pale Blush 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 Pale Blush?

The hex code is #C79D79. In RGB it's 199, 157, 121, and in HSL it's 28°, 41%, 63%.

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