REDS

Allspice

#C9ABA4

RGB 201, 171, 164 · HSL 11°, 26%, 72% · CMYK 0, 15, 18, 21

Allspice is #C9ABA4 in HEX — rgb(201, 171, 164), hsl(11°, 26%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 18%, 21%).

Allspice pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 26%, 72%. 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#C9ABA4

RGB201, 171, 164

HSL11°, 26%, 72%

HSV11°, 18%, 79%

CMYK0, 15, 18, 21

Decimal13216676

CSS RGBrgb(201, 171, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 26%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Allspice 2101-50

Exact match

Behr

Patchwork Pink HDC-NT-06

ΔE 1.4 · #C5A8A0

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 1.6 · #CDAEA5

Dulux

Young Turk S07C3

ΔE 1.9 · #C9AEA9

Valspar

Damask Dunes 1006-10B

ΔE 2 · #CDB0A7

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 2.1 · #C8A89E

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 2.8 · #C9B0AB

Vista Paint

Demetrio K-1132

ΔE 2.9 · #CCABA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 4.3 · #C1A097

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.6 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.5 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 5.9 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.9 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13.2 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C9ABA4

#A5C3CA

Analogous

#CAA5B1

#C9ABA4

#CABEA5

Triadic

#C9ABA4

#A5CAAC

#ACA5CA

Split-Complementary

#C9ABA4

#A5CABE

#A5B1CA

Tetradic

#C9ABA4

#B1CAA5

#A5C3CA

#BEA5CA

Monochromatic

#87594F

#AE7F75

#C9ABA4

#E6D8D5

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#C9ABA4

#C3CAA5

#A5C3CA

#ACA5CA

Compound

#C9ABA4

#CABEA5

#A5C3CA

#A5B1CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5BCB7

#DECECB

#EBE3E1

Darker

#B08075

#825348

#4C3029

Saturation

#BDB4B2

#CAACA5

#E59B8B

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9ABA4

#BAB5A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9ABA4

#B1B1A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9ABA4

#C9ABAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Allspice 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

#D6AD96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9ABA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B2BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#83ACB5

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: #C9ABA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9ABA4;

CSS Variable

--color-allspice: #C9ABA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'allspice': '#C9ABA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9ABA4] text-[#C9ABA4]

SCSS

$allspice: #C9ABA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9ABA4?

#C9ABA4 is Allspice, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C9ABA4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Allspice?

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

What colors pair well with Allspice?

Allspice 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 Allspice?

You can download Allspice 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 Allspice?

The hex code is #C9ABA4. In RGB it's 201, 171, 164, and in HSL it's 11°, 26%, 72%.

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