REDS

Puka Shell

#CBB5B2

RGB 203, 181, 178 · HSL 7°, 19%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 12, 20

Puka Shell is #CBB5B2 in HEX — rgb(203, 181, 178), hsl(7°, 19%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 20%).

Puka Shell pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 19%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CBB5B2

RGB203, 181, 178

HSL7°, 19%, 75%

HSV7°, 12%, 80%

CMYK0, 11, 12, 20

Decimal13350322

CSS RGBrgb(203, 181, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 19%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Subdued 1015-4

ΔE 1.6 · #CCB8B3

Valspar

Lovebug 1005-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #CAB1AE

Dulux

Smoked Lavender S03D2

ΔE 1.9 · #CEB4B3

Benjamin Moore

Batik AF-610

ΔE 2 · #CDBAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 2.3 · #C9B0AB

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.5 · #CDBBB7

Behr

Mauvette PPU17-10

ΔE 2.6 · #C4B1AB

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 2.6 · #C6AEAA

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.1 · #C2ADAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 3.4 · #CEBBB3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.8 · #CDC0BC

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 5.5 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.9 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.4 · #B6A39C

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#CBB5B2

#B3C9CB

Analogous

#CBB3BC

#CBB5B2

#CBC2B3

Triadic

#CBB5B2

#B3CBB6

#B6B3CB

Split-Complementary

#CBB5B2

#B3CBC2

#B3BCCB

Tetradic

#CBB5B2

#BCCBB3

#B3C9CB

#C2B3CB

Monochromatic

#89625D

#AC8A86

#CBB5B2

#EAE2E1

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#CBB5B2

#C9CBB3

#B3C9CB

#B6B3CB

Compound

#CBB5B2

#CBC2B3

#B3C9CB

#B3BCCB

Variations

Lighter

#D6C5C2

#DFD4D3

#ECE6E6

Darker

#AD8985

#7F5853

#4B3330

Saturation

#C3BCBC

#CBB6B3

#E5A299

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBB5B2

#BFBDB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBB5B2

#B9B9B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBB5B2

#CBB5B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Puka Shell 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

#D8B4A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBB5B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5B9C5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8BB4BA

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: #CBB5B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBB5B2;

CSS Variable

--color-puka-shell: #CBB5B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'puka-shell': '#CBB5B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBB5B2] text-[#CBB5B2]

SCSS

$puka-shell: #CBB5B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB5B2?

#CBB5B2 is Puka Shell, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CBB5B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Puka Shell?

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

What colors pair well with Puka Shell?

Puka Shell 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 Puka Shell?

You can download Puka Shell 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 Puka Shell?

The hex code is #CBB5B2. In RGB it's 203, 181, 178, and in HSL it's 7°, 19%, 75%.

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