PINKS

Taste of Berry

#C8A3B8

RGB 200, 163, 184 · HSL 326°, 25%, 71% · CMYK 0, 19, 8, 22

Taste of Berry is #C8A3B8 in HEX — rgb(200, 163, 184), hsl(326°, 25%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 8%, 22%).

Taste of Berry pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 25%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C8A3B8

RGB200, 163, 184

HSL326°, 25%, 71%

HSV326°, 19%, 78%

CMYK0, 19, 8, 22

Decimal13149112

CSS RGBrgb(200, 163, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 25%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rose Bisque 140E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #C9A6BA

Dulux

Pretty Lady S47E3

ΔE 1.9 · #C2A0B6

Valspar

Dancing Rose 1005-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #C9A3B4

Vista Paint

Pansy Posie C-1211

ΔE 4.8 · #BBA0B1

Benjamin Moore

Angelina 1376

ΔE 4.9 · #CDAFC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Pansy Posie 1212

ΔE 5.1 · #BCA3B4

Kilz

Strawberry Lassi RA260-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C0A1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebay SW6563

ΔE 5.5 · #CB9AAD

PPG

Pink Potion 1045-4

ΔE 5.8 · #CEAEBB

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 7.1 · #B19BB0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.6 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 10.2 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.3 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16.6 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.7 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 17.5 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#C8A3B8

#A3C8B3

Analogous

#C5A3C8

#C8A3B8

#C8A3A5

Triadic

#C8A3B8

#B8C8A3

#A3B8C8

Split-Complementary

#C8A3B8

#A5C8A3

#A3C8C5

Tetradic

#C8A3B8

#C8C5A3

#A3C8B3

#A3A5C8

Monochromatic

#834E6C

#AB7393

#C8A3B8

#E4D2DC

#F5EFF3

Rectangle

#C8A3B8

#C8B3A3

#A3C8B3

#A3B8C8

Compound

#C8A3B8

#C8A3A5

#A3C8B3

#A3C8C5

Variations

Lighter

#D3B5C6

#DCC9D4

#EAE1E6

Darker

#AE7495

#7F4867

#4B293C

Saturation

#BBB0B6

#C8A3B8

#E387BB

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8A3B8

#B1B3B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8A3B8

#AAAAB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8A3B8

#C6A7A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Taste of Berry 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

#D5A7A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8A3B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3ACC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#81B397

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: #C8A3B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8A3B8;

CSS Variable

--color-taste-of-berry: #C8A3B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taste-of-berry': '#C8A3B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8A3B8] text-[#C8A3B8]

SCSS

$taste-of-berry: #C8A3B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A3B8?

#C8A3B8 is Taste of Berry, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C8A3B8 warm or cool?

Taste of Berry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Taste of Berry?

Taste of Berry 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 Taste of Berry?

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

Where can I download Taste of Berry?

You can download Taste of Berry 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 Taste of Berry?

The hex code is #C8A3B8. In RGB it's 200, 163, 184, and in HSL it's 326°, 25%, 71%.

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