REDS

Palmetto

#CB9D8F

RGB 203, 157, 143 · HSL 14°, 37%, 68% · CMYK 0, 23, 30, 20

Palmetto is #CB9D8F in HEX — rgb(203, 157, 143), hsl(14°, 37%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 30%, 20%).

Palmetto pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 37%, 68%. 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#CB9D8F

RGB203, 157, 143

HSL14°, 37%, 68%

HSV14°, 30%, 80%

CMYK0, 23, 30, 20

Decimal13344143

CSS RGBrgb(203, 157, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 37%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Palmetto 1188

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 1.2 · #C89A8D

Vista Paint

Calliope C-43

ΔE 1.3 · #C79A8C

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 2.1 · #D0A292

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 2.2 · #CCA195

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 2.7 · #C59687

Behr

Autumn Malt 230F-4

ΔE 3 · #CFA097

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.3 · #D6A496

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 3.4 · #C59F91

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 3.5 · #C29C8D

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 5.6 · #D2A994

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.8 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.2 · #B6A39C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.3 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 15.8 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#CB9D8F

#8FBECC

Analogous

#CC8F9F

#CB9D8F

#CCBB8F

Triadic

#CB9D8F

#8FCC9D

#9D8FCC

Split-Complementary

#CB9D8F

#8FCCBB

#8F9FCC

Tetradic

#CB9D8F

#9FCC8F

#8FBECC

#BB8FCC

Monochromatic

#854E3D

#B36F5B

#CB9D8F

#E4CBC4

#F7F0EE

Rectangle

#CB9D8F

#BECC8F

#8FBECC

#9D8FCC

Compound

#CB9D8F

#CCBB8F

#8FBECC

#8F9FCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6B1A6

#DDC6BF

#EADEDB

Darker

#B8735E

#864B39

#4F2B20

Saturation

#B6A9A4

#CC9D8F

#E59076

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB9D8F

#B4AD8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB9D8F

#A6A691

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB9D8F

#CB9C9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Palmetto 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

#D8A286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB9D8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5A7AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#72A5B5

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: #CB9D8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB9D8F;

CSS Variable

--color-palmetto: #CB9D8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'palmetto': '#CB9D8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB9D8F] text-[#CB9D8F]

SCSS

$palmetto: #CB9D8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB9D8F?

#CB9D8F is Palmetto, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB9D8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Palmetto?

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

What colors pair well with Palmetto?

Palmetto 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 Palmetto?

You can download Palmetto 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 Palmetto?

The hex code is #CB9D8F. In RGB it's 203, 157, 143, and in HSL it's 14°, 37%, 68%.

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