REDS

Primula

#CA9FA6

RGB 202, 159, 166 · HSL 350°, 29%, 71% · CMYK 0, 21, 18, 21

Primula is #CA9FA6 in HEX — rgb(202, 159, 166), hsl(350°, 29%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 18%, 21%).

Primula pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 29%, 71%. 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#CA9FA6

RGB202, 159, 166

HSL350°, 29%, 71%

HSV350°, 21%, 79%

CMYK0, 21, 18, 21

Decimal13279142

CSS RGBrgb(202, 159, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 29%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Primula S02F3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Be Mine 78

ΔE 1.2 · #C99EA3

Vista Paint

Be Mine C-77

ΔE 1.7 · #C99EA2

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 1.8 · #C79EA2

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 2.2 · #C7A1A9

Behr

Retro Pink S170-4

ΔE 2.2 · #C39AA2

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 2.7 · #C4989E

Valspar

Thistle Field 1007-6A

ΔE 3.1 · #D4A6AE

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 4.2 · #C7A4A6

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 4.6 · #BF9A9B

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 6.9 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.5 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.9 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 21.4 · #BF7595

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#CA9FA6

#A0CAC3

Analogous

#CAA0BC

#CA9FA6

#CAAEA0

Triadic

#CA9FA6

#A7CAA0

#A0A7CA

Split-Complementary

#CA9FA6

#A0CAAE

#A0BCCA

Tetradic

#CA9FA6

#BCCAA0

#A0CAC3

#AEA0CA

Monochromatic

#874A54

#AF6E79

#CA9FA6

#E6D1D4

#F6EFF0

Rectangle

#CA9FA6

#CAC3A0

#A0CAC3

#A0A7CA

Compound

#CA9FA6

#CAAEA0

#A0CAC3

#A0BCCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5B3B8

#DEC8CB

#EAE0E2

Darker

#B26F7A

#83444E

#4D272D

Saturation

#BBAFB1

#CAA0A7

#E58595

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA9FA6

#B2B0A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA9FA6

#A7A7A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA9FA6

#C8A1A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Primula 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

#D7A498

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA9FA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4A9BC

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.

#81B3AB

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: #CA9FA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA9FA6;

CSS Variable

--color-primula: #CA9FA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'primula': '#CA9FA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA9FA6] text-[#CA9FA6]

SCSS

$primula: #CA9FA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA9FA6?

#CA9FA6 is Primula, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA9FA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Primula?

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

What colors pair well with Primula?

Primula 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 Primula?

You can download Primula 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 Primula?

The hex code is #CA9FA6. In RGB it's 202, 159, 166, and in HSL it's 350°, 29%, 71%.

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