REDS

Romantic Smoke

#CBAEAD

RGB 203, 174, 173 · HSL 2°, 22%, 74% · CMYK 0, 14, 15, 20

Romantic Smoke is #CBAEAD in HEX — rgb(203, 174, 173), hsl(2°, 22%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 15%, 20%).

Romantic Smoke pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 22%, 74%. 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#CBAEAD

RGB203, 174, 173

HSL2°, 22%, 74%

HSV2°, 15%, 80%

CMYK0, 14, 15, 20

Decimal13348525

CSS RGBrgb(203, 174, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 22%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Romantic Smoke 1005-8A

Exact match

Dulux

Lacey S05D3

ΔE 1.2 · #C9ADAA

Vista Paint

Demetrio K-1132

ΔE 1.9 · #CCABA9

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2102-50

ΔE 2.4 · #CBACA7

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 2.5 · #C6AEAA

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 2.6 · #C9B0AB

Behr

Versailles Rose MQ1-45

ΔE 3.1 · #C2ACAB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.3 · #C2ADAB

PPG

Rose Stain 1048-4

ΔE 4.1 · #D3B6BA

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 4.2 · #C7A4A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

ΔE 5.5 · #D5AFB6

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 12.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#CBAEAD

#AECACB

Analogous

#CBAEBC

#CBAEAD

#CBBEAE

Triadic

#CBAEAD

#AECBAF

#AFAECB

Split-Complementary

#CBAEAD

#AECBBE

#AEBCCB

Tetradic

#CBAEAD

#BCCBAE

#AECACB

#BEAECB

Monochromatic

#895958

#AD817F

#CBAEAD

#E9DDDD

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#CBAEAD

#CACBAE

#AECACB

#AFAECB

Compound

#CBAEAD

#CBBEAE

#AECACB

#AEBCCB

Variations

Lighter

#D6BFBE

#DFD0D0

#EBE4E4

Darker

#AF817F

#81504F

#4C2E2D

Saturation

#C1B9B8

#CBAFAE

#E59794

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBAEAD

#BBB8AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBAEAD

#B3B3AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBAEAD

#CAAEB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Romantic Smoke 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

#D8AF9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBAEAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5B4C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#89B6B8

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: #CBAEAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBAEAD;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-smoke: #CBAEAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-smoke': '#CBAEAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBAEAD] text-[#CBAEAD]

SCSS

$romantic-smoke: #CBAEAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBAEAD?

#CBAEAD is Romantic Smoke, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CBAEAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Romantic Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Smoke?

Romantic Smoke 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 Romantic Smoke?

You can download Romantic Smoke 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 Romantic Smoke?

The hex code is #CBAEAD. In RGB it's 203, 174, 173, and in HSL it's 2°, 22%, 74%.

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