REDS

Cooing Doves

#CD98A3

RGB 205, 152, 163 · HSL 348°, 35%, 70% · CMYK 0, 26, 20, 20

Cooing Doves is #CD98A3 in HEX — rgb(205, 152, 163), hsl(348°, 35%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 20%, 20%).

Cooing Doves pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 35%, 70%. 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#CD98A3

RGB205, 152, 163

HSL348°, 35%, 70%

HSV348°, 26%, 80%

CMYK0, 26, 20, 20

Decimal13473955

CSS RGBrgb(205, 152, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 35%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #C6959F

Dulux

Pink Ice S01F3

ΔE 3.1 · #CF9FAB

Behr

Bubble Shell S160-3

ΔE 3.1 · #D69FAC

PPG

Madagascar Pink 1050-4

ΔE 3.4 · #D194A1

Vista Paint

Fragrant Satchel C-84

ΔE 3.6 · #D6A1A9

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 1271

ΔE 3.8 · #D9A0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Satchel 85

ΔE 4.2 · #D9A2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 4.4 · #C4989E

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebay SW6563

ΔE 4.8 · #CB9AAD

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.1 · #D593A5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.7 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.8 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.1 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.5 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16.3 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.1 · #BF7595

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#CD98A3

#98CDC3

Analogous

#CD98BD

#CD98A3

#CDA898

Triadic

#CD98A3

#A2CD98

#98A2CD

Split-Complementary

#CD98A3

#98CDA8

#98BDCD

Tetradic

#CD98A3

#BDCD98

#98CDC3

#A898CD

Monochromatic

#8A4251

#B46474

#CD98A3

#E6CBD1

#F7EEF0

Rectangle

#CD98A3

#CDC398

#98CDC3

#98A2CD

Compound

#CD98A3

#CDA898

#98CDC3

#98BDCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7ACB5

#DFC3C9

#EBDEE0

Darker

#B86676

#883C4B

#50222B

Saturation

#BBAAAE

#CD98A2

#E67F94

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD98A3

#B0ADA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD98A3

#A3A3A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD98A3

#CB9B9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cooing Doves 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

#D99F95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD98A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A4BA

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.

#79B6AA

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: #CD98A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD98A3;

CSS Variable

--color-cooing-doves: #CD98A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cooing-doves': '#CD98A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD98A3] text-[#CD98A3]

SCSS

$cooing-doves: #CD98A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD98A3?

#CD98A3 is Cooing Doves, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD98A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cooing Doves?

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

What colors pair well with Cooing Doves?

Cooing Doves 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 Cooing Doves?

You can download Cooing Doves 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 Cooing Doves?

The hex code is #CD98A3. In RGB it's 205, 152, 163, and in HSL it's 348°, 35%, 70%.

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