REDS

Twice Shy

#CA999E

RGB 202, 153, 158 · HSL 354°, 32%, 70% · CMYK 0, 24, 22, 21

Twice Shy is #CA999E in HEX — rgb(202, 153, 158), hsl(354°, 32%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 22%, 21%).

Twice Shy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 32%, 70%. 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#CA999E

RGB202, 153, 158

HSL354°, 32%, 70%

HSV354°, 24%, 79%

CMYK0, 24, 22, 21

Decimal13277598

CSS RGBrgb(202, 153, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 32%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 2.3 · #C4989E

Vista Paint

Vintage Rose K-691

ΔE 2.6 · #CA9499

Hallman-Lindsay

Be Mine 78

ΔE 2.8 · #C99EA3

Dulux

Remembrance S04D4

ΔE 2.9 · #CA9C9C

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 3 · #C6959F

Behr

Shiny Kettle S180-4

ΔE 3.1 · #CF9C9C

PPG

Mexicali Rose 18-06

ΔE 3.4 · #C49B9E

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 3.5 · #C79EA2

Benjamin Moore

Palermo 1278

ΔE 3.7 · #D39B9D

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 4.1 · #C19091

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.5 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.2 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.4 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.9 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.3 · #A47D90

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.3 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#CA999E

#9ACBC6

Analogous

#CB9AB7

#CA999E

#CBAE9A

Triadic

#CA999E

#9FCB9A

#9A9FCB

Split-Complementary

#CA999E

#9ACBAE

#9AB7CB

Tetradic

#CA999E

#B7CB9A

#9ACBC6

#AE9ACB

Monochromatic

#87454C

#B1686F

#CA999E

#E5CDCF

#F6EEEF

Rectangle

#CA999E

#CBC69A

#9ACBC6

#9A9FCB

Compound

#CA999E

#CBAE9A

#9ACBC6

#9AB7CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5AEB2

#DEC5C7

#EADEDF

Darker

#B46971

#854047

#4E2428

Saturation

#BAABAD

#CB9A9F

#E5808A

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA999E

#B0AC9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA999E

#A3A39D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA999E

#C89B9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Twice Shy 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

#D79F92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA999E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4A4B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#7CB4AE

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: #CA999E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA999E;

CSS Variable

--color-twice-shy: #CA999E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'twice-shy': '#CA999E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA999E] text-[#CA999E]

SCSS

$twice-shy: #CA999E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA999E?

#CA999E is Twice Shy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA999E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Twice Shy?

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

What colors pair well with Twice Shy?

Twice Shy 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 Twice Shy?

You can download Twice Shy 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 Twice Shy?

The hex code is #CA999E. In RGB it's 202, 153, 158, and in HSL it's 354°, 32%, 70%.

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