PINKS

Rosy Tan

#C8ABBB

RGB 200, 171, 187 · HSL 327°, 21%, 73% · CMYK 0, 15, 7, 22

Rosy Tan is #C8ABBB in HEX — rgb(200, 171, 187), hsl(327°, 21%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 7%, 22%).

Rosy Tan pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 21%, 73%. 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#C8ABBB

RGB200, 171, 187

HSL327°, 21%, 73%

HSV327°, 15%, 78%

CMYK0, 15, 7, 22

Decimal13151163

CSS RGBrgb(200, 171, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 21%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosy Tan 130E-3

Exact match

PPG

Pink Potion 1045-4

ΔE 2.4 · #CEAEBB

Dulux

Scented Frill S48E2

ΔE 2.9 · #CAAEB9

Vista Paint

Light Rosa K-748

ΔE 3.1 · #C1ACBB

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 3.4 · #BDA5B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 3.5 · #C4ADB8

Valspar

Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A

ΔE 4 · #C9B2BD

Benjamin Moore

Angelina 1376

ΔE 4.1 · #CDAFC6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.1 · #CAB6C9

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 5.7 · #D2B6BE

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 6.1 · #CDBACB

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.4 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 12.5 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 14.5 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.8 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C8ABBB

#ACC9B9

Analogous

#C7ACC9

#C8ABBB

#C9ACAD

Triadic

#C8ABBB

#BCC9AC

#ACBCC9

Split-Complementary

#C8ABBB

#ADC9AC

#ACC9C7

Tetradic

#C8ABBB

#C9C7AC

#ACC9B9

#ACADC9

Monochromatic

#855770

#AA7D96

#C8ABBB

#E7DAE1

#F5F0F3

Rectangle

#C8ABBB

#C9B9AC

#ACC9B9

#ACBCC9

Compound

#C8ABBB

#C9ACAD

#ACC9B9

#ACC9C7

Variations

Lighter

#D3BCC9

#DDCED6

#EAE3E7

Darker

#AC7E97

#7E4F69

#4A2D3D

Saturation

#BEB6BB

#C9ACBC

#E490BE

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8ABBB

#B6B7BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8ABBB

#B0B0B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8ABBB

#C6AEAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rosy Tan 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

#D5ADA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8ABBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B2CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#86B69C

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: #C8ABBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8ABBB;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-tan: #C8ABBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-tan': '#C8ABBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8ABBB] text-[#C8ABBB]

SCSS

$rosy-tan: #C8ABBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8ABBB?

#C8ABBB is Rosy Tan, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C8ABBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Tan?

Rosy Tan 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 Rosy Tan?

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

Where can I download Rosy Tan?

You can download Rosy Tan 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 Rosy Tan?

The hex code is #C8ABBB. In RGB it's 200, 171, 187, and in HSL it's 327°, 21%, 73%.

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