PINKS

Midhirst Quarter

#C9C3B8

RGB 201, 195, 184 · HSL 39°, 14%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 21

Midhirst Quarter is #C9C3B8 in HEX — rgb(201, 195, 184), hsl(39°, 14%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 21%).

Midhirst Quarter pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 14%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C9C3B8

RGB201, 195, 184

HSL39°, 14%, 75%

HSV39°, 8%, 79%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 21

Decimal13222840

CSS RGBrgb(201, 195, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 14%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Midhirst Quarter NZ9D3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Colonnade Gray SW7641

ΔE 1.2 · #C6C0B6

Behr

Wheat Bread 720C-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC5BA

Vista Paint

Sheepskin C-565

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC6BB

Benjamin Moore

Cumulus 1550

ΔE 1.4 · #C6C2B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 1.6 · #CDC7BD

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.8 · #CFC6BC

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.9 · #C4BEB4

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2 · #CDC2B6

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.1 · #C5BEB1

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 3.3 · #D1CCBF

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.4 · #C9CABD

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 3.6 · #C3C0BB

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9C3B8

#B6BDC8

Analogous

#C8B9B6

#C9C3B8

#C5C8B6

Triadic

#C9C3B8

#B6C8C2

#C2B6C8

Split-Complementary

#C9C3B8

#B6C5C8

#B9B6C8

Tetradic

#C9C3B8

#B6C8B9

#B6BDC8

#C8B6C5

Monochromatic

#837863

#A79D8B

#C9C3B8

#E9E7E2

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C9C3B8

#BDC8B6

#B6BDC8

#C2B6C8

Compound

#C9C3B8

#C5C8B6

#B6BDC8

#B9B6C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3CEC5

#DDDAD4

#EBE9E7

Darker

#A89D8A

#796E59

#474033

Saturation

#C2C0BD

#C8C2B6

#E4CA9B

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C3B8

#C7C4B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C3B8

#C4C4B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C3B8

#CAC1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Midhirst Quarter 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

#D6BFA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C3B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C4C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8B9CBA

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: #C9C3B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C3B8;

CSS Variable

--color-midhirst-quarter: #C9C3B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midhirst-quarter': '#C9C3B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C3B8] text-[#C9C3B8]

SCSS

$midhirst-quarter: #C9C3B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C3B8?

#C9C3B8 is Midhirst Quarter, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C9C3B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midhirst Quarter?

Midhirst Quarter 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 Midhirst Quarter?

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

Where can I download Midhirst Quarter?

You can download Midhirst Quarter 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 Midhirst Quarter?

The hex code is #C9C3B8. In RGB it's 201, 195, 184, and in HSL it's 39°, 14%, 75%.

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