REDS

Art Deco Pink

#CAA99E

RGB 202, 169, 158 · HSL 15°, 29%, 71% · CMYK 0, 16, 22, 21

Art Deco Pink is #CAA99E in HEX — rgb(202, 169, 158), hsl(15°, 29%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 21%).

Art Deco Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 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#CAA99E

RGB202, 169, 158

HSL15°, 29%, 71%

HSV15°, 22%, 79%

CMYK0, 16, 22, 21

Decimal13281694

CSS RGBrgb(202, 169, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 29%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Art Deco Pink MQ1-50

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 0.8 · #C8A89E

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 2 · #C5A598

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 2.2 · #CDAEA5

Benjamin Moore

Café 2099-50

ΔE 2.2 · #C6AAA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.2 · #C8A99A

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

ΔE 2.4 · #C3A497

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 3.1 · #CEB1A5

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 3.2 · #C1A198

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 5.2 · #D1AF9B

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 6.8 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12.4 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.9 · #BA9873

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 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

#CAA99E

#A0C0CA

Analogous

#CAA0AA

#CAA99E

#CAC0A0

Triadic

#CAA99E

#A0CAAA

#AAA0CA

Split-Complementary

#CAA99E

#A0CAC0

#A0AACA

Tetradic

#CAA99E

#AACAA0

#A0C0CA

#C0A0CA

Monochromatic

#87594A

#AF7F6E

#CAA99E

#E6D6D1

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#CAA99E

#C0CAA0

#A0C0CA

#AAA0CA

Compound

#CAA99E

#CAC0A0

#A0C0CA

#A0AACA

Variations

Lighter

#D5BBB3

#DECDC8

#EAE2E0

Darker

#B2806F

#835444

#4D3027

Saturation

#BBB2AF

#CAAAA0

#E59D85

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAA99E

#BAB49E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAA99E

#AFAF9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAA99E

#CAA8AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Art Deco Pink 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

#D7AB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAA99E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B0B6

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.

#81A7B3

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: #CAA99E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAA99E;

CSS Variable

--color-art-deco-pink: #CAA99E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'art-deco-pink': '#CAA99E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAA99E] text-[#CAA99E]

SCSS

$art-deco-pink: #CAA99E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAA99E?

#CAA99E is Art Deco Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CAA99E warm or cool?

Art Deco Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Art Deco Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Art Deco Pink?

Art Deco Pink 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 Art Deco Pink?

You can download Art Deco Pink 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 Art Deco Pink?

The hex code is #CAA99E. In RGB it's 202, 169, 158, and in HSL it's 15°, 29%, 71%.

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