REDS

Pink Polar

#CCBABE

RGB 204, 186, 190 · HSL 347°, 15%, 76% · CMYK 0, 9, 7, 20

Pink Polar is #CCBABE in HEX — rgb(204, 186, 190), hsl(347°, 15%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 20%).

Pink Polar pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 15%, 76%. 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#CCBABE

RGB204, 186, 190

HSL347°, 15%, 76%

HSV347°, 9%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 7, 20

Decimal13417150

CSS RGBrgb(204, 186, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 15%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Polar S01C1

ΔE 0.4 · #CBBABE

Benjamin Moore

Homespun 1249

ΔE 1.3 · #CEBABC

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.2 · #CBB8C0

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 2.5 · #D4C0C5

Behr

Vintage Charm N160-3

ΔE 2.5 · #C8B4B6

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.7 · #D0C1C3

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 3.5 · #CBBEC7

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 3.8 · #CDC0C9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.5 · #CEC4C5

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 4.6 · #D4B7B8

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CDC0BC

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.8 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#CCBABE

#B9CBC7

Analogous

#CBB9C6

#CCBABE

#CBBEB9

Triadic

#CCBABE

#BDCBB9

#B9BDCB

Split-Complementary

#CCBABE

#B9CBBE

#B9C6CB

Tetradic

#CCBABE

#C6CBB9

#B9CBC7

#BEB9CB

Monochromatic

#87646B

#AA8D93

#CCBABE

#EBE5E6

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#CCBABE

#CBC7B9

#B9CBC7

#B9BDCB

Compound

#CCBABE

#CBBEB9

#B9CBC7

#B9C6CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5C7CA

#DFD6D8

#ECE7E8

Darker

#AB8B92

#7C5961

#493338

Saturation

#C5BFC0

#CBB9BD

#E59FAE

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBABE

#C1C1BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBABE

#BDBDBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBABE

#CBBBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Polar 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

#D8B8AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBABE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BDCE

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.

#8EBBB2

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: #CCBABE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBABE;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-polar: #CCBABE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-polar': '#CCBABE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBABE] text-[#CCBABE]

SCSS

$pink-polar: #CCBABE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBABE?

#CCBABE is Pink Polar, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CCBABE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Polar?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Polar?

Pink Polar 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 Pink Polar?

You can download Pink Polar 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 Pink Polar?

The hex code is #CCBABE. In RGB it's 204, 186, 190, and in HSL it's 347°, 15%, 76%.

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