REDS

Hydrangea Bouquet

#CAA6A9

RGB 202, 166, 169 · HSL 355°, 25%, 72% · CMYK 0, 18, 16, 21

Hydrangea Bouquet is #CAA6A9 in HEX — rgb(202, 166, 169), hsl(355°, 25%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 16%, 21%).

Hydrangea Bouquet pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 25%, 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#CAA6A9

RGB202, 166, 169

HSL355°, 25%, 72%

HSV355°, 18%, 79%

CMYK0, 18, 16, 21

Decimal13280937

CSS RGBrgb(202, 166, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 25%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 1.1 · #C7A4A6

Behr

Hydrangea Bouquet HDC-CT-08A

ΔE 1.1 · #CAA5AA

Dulux

Baby Jane S03E3

ΔE 2.3 · #D0A7A9

Valspar

Rosy Hue 1007-8A

ΔE 2.4 · #CEACAD

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 3.2 · #C7A1A9

Vista Paint

Demetrio K-1132

ΔE 3.2 · #CCABA9

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 3.3 · #C79EA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Be Mine 78

ΔE 3.8 · #C99EA3

Benjamin Moore

Cherry 2104-50

ΔE 4.3 · #C29F9C

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 5.7 · #C4989E

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.5 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 8.6 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.9 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 14.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#CAA6A9

#A6C9C6

Analogous

#C9A6BB

#CAA6A9

#C9B5A6

Triadic

#CAA6A9

#A9C9A6

#A6A9C9

Split-Complementary

#CAA6A9

#A6C9B5

#A6BBC9

Tetradic

#CAA6A9

#BBC9A6

#A6C9C6

#B5A6C9

Monochromatic

#865055

#AD767B

#CAA6A9

#E6D6D7

#F5EFF0

Rectangle

#CAA6A9

#C9C6A6

#A6C9C6

#A6A9C9

Compound

#CAA6A9

#C9B5A6

#A6C9C6

#A6BBC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B8BA

#DDCBCD

#EAE2E2

Darker

#AF767B

#81494E

#4C2A2D

Saturation

#BDB2B3

#C9A6A9

#E48B92

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAA6A9

#B6B4A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAA6A9

#ADADA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAA6A9

#C9A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hydrangea Bouquet 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

#D7A99A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAA6A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4AEBE

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.

#83B5B1

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: #CAA6A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAA6A9;

CSS Variable

--color-hydrangea-bouquet: #CAA6A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hydrangea-bouquet': '#CAA6A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAA6A9] text-[#CAA6A9]

SCSS

$hydrangea-bouquet: #CAA6A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAA6A9?

#CAA6A9 is Hydrangea Bouquet, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CAA6A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hydrangea Bouquet?

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

What colors pair well with Hydrangea Bouquet?

Hydrangea Bouquet 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 Hydrangea Bouquet?

You can download Hydrangea Bouquet 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 Hydrangea Bouquet?

The hex code is #CAA6A9. In RGB it's 202, 166, 169, and in HSL it's 355°, 25%, 72%.

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