REDS

Homespun

#CEBABC

RGB 206, 186, 188 · HSL 354°, 17%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 9, 19

Homespun is #CEBABC in HEX — rgb(206, 186, 188), hsl(354°, 17%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 19%).

Homespun pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 17%, 77%. 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#CEBABC

RGB206, 186, 188

HSL354°, 17%, 77%

HSV354°, 10%, 81%

CMYK0, 10, 9, 19

Decimal13548220

CSS RGBrgb(206, 186, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 17%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Homespun 1249

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Polar S01C1

ΔE 1.6 · #CBBABE

Behr

Embroidery PPU17-9

ΔE 1.8 · #D4BEC0

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 2.8 · #D4C0C5

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.9 · #D0C1C3

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 3.2 · #C6B9B8

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 3.3 · #CDBBB7

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 3.6 · #D4B7B8

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.4 · #CDC0BC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.7 · #CEC4C5

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 5 · #CDC0C9

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.3 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 6.2 · #D6C8C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #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

#CEBABC

#BACECC

Analogous

#CEBAC6

#CEBABC

#CEC2BA

Triadic

#CEBABC

#BCCEBA

#BABCCE

Split-Complementary

#CEBABC

#BACEC2

#BAC6CE

Tetradic

#CEBABC

#C6CEBA

#BACECC

#C2BACE

Monochromatic

#8C6368

#AF8E91

#CEBABC

#EEE7E8

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#CEBABC

#CECCBA

#BACECC

#BABCCE

Compound

#CEBABC

#CEC2BA

#BACECC

#BAC6CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C8CA

#E1D7D8

#EDE8E9

Darker

#AF8C8F

#80585C

#4B3335

Saturation

#C7C1C2

#CEBABC

#E7A2A9

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

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEBABC

#C3C1BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEBABC

#BEBEBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEBABC

#CDBBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Homespun 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

#DAB8A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEBABC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7BDCC

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.

#91BDB9

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: #CEBABC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEBABC;

CSS Variable

--color-homespun: #CEBABC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'homespun': '#CEBABC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEBABC] text-[#CEBABC]

SCSS

$homespun: #CEBABC;

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#C4B7BB · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEBABC?

#CEBABC is Homespun, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CEBABC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Homespun?

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

What colors pair well with Homespun?

Homespun 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 Homespun?

You can download Homespun 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 Homespun?

The hex code is #CEBABC. In RGB it's 206, 186, 188, and in HSL it's 354°, 17%, 77%.

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