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Silk Ribbon

#C86E8B

RGB 200, 110, 139 · HSL 341°, 45%, 61% · CMYK 0, 45, 31, 22

Silk Ribbon is #C86E8B in HEX — rgb(200, 110, 139), hsl(341°, 45%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 31%, 22%).

Silk Ribbon pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 45%, 61%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C86E8B

RGB200, 110, 139

HSL341°, 45%, 61%

HSV341°, 45%, 78%

CMYK0, 45, 31, 22

Decimal13135499

CSS RGBrgb(200, 110, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 45%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Geranium Pink 1182-6

ΔE 3 · #C66787

Vista Paint

Glam C-1134

ΔE 3.5 · #CC7289

Dulux

Creamed Raspberry S48H6

ΔE 3.5 · #BD6886

Hallman-Lindsay

Glam 1135

ΔE 3.6 · #CF748C

Dunn-Edwards

Raspberry Parfait DE5033

ΔE 4.7 · #B96482

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2080-40

ΔE 4.8 · #D17A92

Valspar

Peruvian Pom Pom 1006-3C

ΔE 5.8 · #CE7C94

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 7.5 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 7.7 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 7.7 · #C47B95

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 8.1 · #B86F82

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.3 · #BF7A8F

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 9.4 · #B16D85

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.6 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 18.6 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 30.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#C86E8B

#6FC8AC

Analogous

#C86FB8

#C86E8B

#C87F6F

Triadic

#C86E8B

#8BC86F

#6F8BC8

Split-Complementary

#C86E8B

#6FC87F

#6FB8C8

Tetradic

#C86E8B

#B8C86F

#6FC8AC

#7F6FC8

Monochromatic

#732B42

#AA4162

#C86E8B

#DDA6B8

#F2DEE4

Rectangle

#C86E8B

#C8AC6F

#6FC8AC

#6F8BC8

Compound

#C86E8B

#C87F6F

#6FC8AC

#6FB8C8

Variations

Lighter

#D38CA2

#DAADBB

#E7D1D8

Darker

#B74267

#802B46

#4C1828

Saturation

#A98E97

#C86F8B

#E45381

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#C86E8B

#9A9789

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C86E8B

#838388

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C86E8B

#C57678

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Silk Ribbon 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

#D57F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C86E8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C384A8

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.

#55B395

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: #C86E8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C86E8B;

CSS Variable

--color-silk-ribbon: #C86E8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silk-ribbon': '#C86E8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C86E8B] text-[#C86E8B]

SCSS

$silk-ribbon: #C86E8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C86E8B?

#C86E8B is Silk Ribbon, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C86E8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silk Ribbon?

Silk Ribbon 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 Silk Ribbon?

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

Where can I download Silk Ribbon?

You can download Silk Ribbon 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 Silk Ribbon?

The hex code is #C86E8B. In RGB it's 200, 110, 139, and in HSL it's 341°, 45%, 61%.

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