REDS

Genuine

#C88187

RGB 200, 129, 135 · HSL 355°, 39%, 65% · CMYK 0, 36, 32, 22

Genuine is #C88187 in HEX — rgb(200, 129, 135), hsl(355°, 39%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 32%, 22%).

Genuine pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 39%, 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#C88187

RGB200, 129, 135

HSL355°, 39%, 65%

HSV355°, 36%, 78%

CMYK0, 36, 32, 22

Decimal13140359

CSS RGBrgb(200, 129, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 39%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Genuine 2005-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Melita K-698

ΔE 1.3 · #C87F87

Dulux

Pleasure S02G5

ΔE 2.3 · #C17C83

Valspar

Doric Pink 1008-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #CA808B

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 3.5 · #CF8A8D

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 3.8 · #BC7B7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 4.3 · #C47D7C

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 4.9 · #D28085

PPG

Lush Rose 18-30

ΔE 5.8 · #BE727C

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 6 · #C47977

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 8.8 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.6 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.5 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 12.8 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 23.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#C88187

#83C9C3

Analogous

#C983AC

#C88187

#C9A083

Triadic

#C88187

#89C983

#8389C9

Split-Complementary

#C88187

#83C9A0

#83ACC9

Tetradic

#C88187

#ACC983

#83C9C3

#A083C9

Monochromatic

#7C363C

#B14E56

#C88187

#E0B8BB

#F7EDEE

Rectangle

#C88187

#C9C383

#83C9C3

#8389C9

Compound

#C88187

#C9A083

#83C9C3

#83ACC9

Variations

Lighter

#D39CA0

#DBB8BB

#E8D7D9

Darker

#B7525B

#82343B

#4D1D21

Saturation

#B09B9D

#C98389

#E46872

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.95:1

Deuteranopia

#C88187

#A49E86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C88187

#909086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C88187

#C68487

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Genuine 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

#D58D80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C88187

Daylight 5500K

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

#C392A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#67B3AC

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: #C88187;

CSS — background

background-color: #C88187;

CSS Variable

--color-genuine: #C88187;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'genuine': '#C88187' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C88187] text-[#C88187]

SCSS

$genuine: #C88187;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C88187?

#C88187 is Genuine, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C88187 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Genuine?

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

What colors pair well with Genuine?

Genuine 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 Genuine?

You can download Genuine 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 Genuine?

The hex code is #C88187. In RGB it's 200, 129, 135, and in HSL it's 355°, 39%, 65%.

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