REDS

Bombay Pink

#C9706A

RGB 201, 112, 106 · HSL 4°, 47%, 60% · CMYK 0, 44, 47, 21

Bombay Pink is #C9706A in HEX — rgb(201, 112, 106), hsl(4°, 47%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 47%, 21%).

Bombay Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 47%, 60%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C9706A

RGB201, 112, 106

HSL4°, 47%, 60%

HSV4°, 47%, 79%

CMYK0, 44, 47, 21

Decimal13201514

CSS RGBrgb(201, 112, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 47%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bombay Pink S04F7

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 1.5 · #CD746D

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 3 · #C8756D

Benjamin Moore

Coral 1298

ΔE 3 · #CD756A

Behr

Tapestry Red HDC-CL-10

ΔE 3.2 · #C16861

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 3.8 · #C86C6D

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 4.4 · #CC7365

PPG

Sahara Sun 1064-6

ΔE 5.4 · #C67363

Vista Paint

It's My Party C-1073

ΔE 5.4 · #CA7262

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 5.8 · #D36E70

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

ΔE 6.1 · #D9766C

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 7.6 · #C0786D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9.2 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.9 · #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 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

#C9706A

#69C3C9

Analogous

#C96993

#C9706A

#C99F69

Triadic

#C9706A

#69C96F

#6F69C9

Split-Complementary

#C9706A

#69C99F

#6993C9

Tetradic

#C9706A

#93C969

#69C3C9

#9F69C9

Monochromatic

#702D29

#A9443D

#C9706A

#DDA5A1

#F1DBDA

Rectangle

#C9706A

#C3C969

#69C3C9

#6F69C9

Compound

#C9706A

#C99F69

#69C3C9

#6993C9

Variations

Lighter

#D48C87

#DAADA9

#E7D1D0

Darker

#B7463E

#802E29

#4B1A16

Saturation

#A78D8B

#C96F69

#E4584E

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

3.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.01:1

Deuteranopia

#C9706A

#9F9668

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9706A

#85856B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9706A

#C77278

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bombay Pink 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

#D6816B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9706A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3868F

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.

#50ADB4

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: #C9706A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9706A;

CSS Variable

--color-bombay-pink: #C9706A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bombay-pink': '#C9706A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9706A] text-[#C9706A]

SCSS

$bombay-pink: #C9706A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9706A?

#C9706A is Bombay Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C9706A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bombay Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Bombay Pink?

Bombay Pink 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 Bombay Pink?

You can download Bombay Pink 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 Bombay Pink?

The hex code is #C9706A. In RGB it's 201, 112, 106, and in HSL it's 4°, 47%, 60%.

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