PINKS

Orchid Smoke

#CD899E

RGB 205, 137, 158 · HSL 341°, 40%, 67% · CMYK 0, 33, 23, 20

Orchid Smoke is #CD899E in HEX — rgb(205, 137, 158), hsl(341°, 40%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 23%, 20%).

Orchid Smoke pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 40%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CD899E

RGB205, 137, 158

HSL341°, 40%, 67%

HSV341°, 33%, 80%

CMYK0, 33, 23, 20

Decimal13470110

CSS RGBrgb(205, 137, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 40%, 67%)

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Sugar Tooth S01G4

ΔE 3.2 · #D68FA1

Behr

Grand Sunset BIC-32

ΔE 3.3 · #C38299

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 3.9 · #D593A5

Valspar

Market Flower 1005-3C

ΔE 4.6 · #CF8CA9

Benjamin Moore

Taste 2085-40

ΔE 4.7 · #CC7F96

Vista Paint

Rambling Rose C-1142

ΔE 5.1 · #D78A9A

Hallman-Lindsay

King's Cloak 86

ΔE 5.5 · #C48692

PPG

Winsome Rose 1044-5

ΔE 5.5 · #C28BA1

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 5.6 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 5.6 · #BF7A8F

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 6.2 · #D182A0

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.6 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 24.4 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CD899E

#89CDB7

Analogous

#CD89C0

#CD899E

#CD9689

Triadic

#CD899E

#9FCD89

#899FCD

Split-Complementary

#CD899E

#89CD96

#89C0CD

Tetradic

#CD899E

#C0CD89

#89CDB7

#9689CD

Monochromatic

#843951

#B65473

#CD899E

#E3BFCA

#F7EDF0

Rectangle

#CD899E

#CDB789

#89CDB7

#899FCD

Compound

#CD899E

#CD9689

#89CDB7

#89C0CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7A1B2

#DEBBC6

#EAD9DF

Darker

#BA5776

#87354F

#501E2D

Saturation

#B5A1A7

#CD899F

#E67095

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD899E

#A8A69D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD899E

#97979B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD899E

#CA8E90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Orchid Smoke strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D99392

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD899E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C698B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#6CB79F

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: #CD899E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD899E;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-smoke: #CD899E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-smoke': '#CD899E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD899E] text-[#CD899E]

SCSS

$orchid-smoke: #CD899E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD899E?

#CD899E is Orchid Smoke, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CD899E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Smoke?

Orchid Smoke works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Orchid Smoke?

Orchid Smoke pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchid Smoke?

You can download Orchid 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 Orchid Smoke?

The hex code is #CD899E. In RGB it's 205, 137, 158, and in HSL it's 341°, 40%, 67%.

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