REDS

Birthday Candle

#CFA2AD

RGB 207, 162, 173 · HSL 345°, 32%, 72% · CMYK 0, 22, 16, 19

Birthday Candle is #CFA2AD in HEX — rgb(207, 162, 173), hsl(345°, 32%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 16%, 19%).

Birthday Candle pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 32%, 72%. 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#CFA2AD

RGB207, 162, 173

HSL345°, 32%, 72%

HSV345°, 22%, 81%

CMYK0, 22, 16, 19

Decimal13607597

CSS RGBrgb(207, 162, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 32%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Flower 112

ΔE 0.9 · #D0A4AE

Vista Paint

Lady Flower C-111

ΔE 1.1 · #CFA4AE

Dulux

Pink Ice S01F3

ΔE 1.5 · #CF9FAB

Valspar

Thistle Field 1007-6A

ΔE 2.3 · #D4A6AE

Behr

Cinnamon Cocoa 200E-3

ΔE 2.5 · #D3A4AB

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 3.3 · #C7A1A9

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 4.1 · #D7ADB9

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 4.4 · #C79EA2

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 4.8 · #C4989E

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 7.7 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 8.9 · #C19091

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.9 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.2 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.3 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 20.7 · #BF7595

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#CFA2AD

#A1CEC3

Analogous

#CEA1C3

#CFA2AD

#CEACA1

Triadic

#CFA2AD

#ACCEA1

#A1ACCE

Split-Complementary

#CFA2AD

#A1CEAC

#A1C3CE

Tetradic

#CFA2AD

#C3CEA1

#A1CEC3

#ACA1CE

Monochromatic

#8D495A

#B46E80

#CFA2AD

#E8D3D9

#F6EEF0

Rectangle

#CFA2AD

#CEC3A1

#A1CEC3

#A1ACCE

Compound

#CFA2AD

#CEACA1

#A1CEC3

#A1C3CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8B4BD

#E0C9CE

#ECE0E3

Darker

#B76F81

#894153

#502530

Saturation

#BEB1B4

#CEA1AC

#E788A0

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA2AD

#B6B4AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA2AD

#ABABAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA2AD

#CDA5A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Birthday Candle 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

#DBA69D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA2AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8ABC1

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.

#81B7AA

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: #CFA2AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA2AD;

CSS Variable

--color-birthday-candle: #CFA2AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'birthday-candle': '#CFA2AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA2AD] text-[#CFA2AD]

SCSS

$birthday-candle: #CFA2AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA2AD?

#CFA2AD is Birthday Candle, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA2AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Birthday Candle?

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

What colors pair well with Birthday Candle?

Birthday Candle 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 Birthday Candle?

You can download Birthday Candle 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 Birthday Candle?

The hex code is #CFA2AD. In RGB it's 207, 162, 173, and in HSL it's 345°, 32%, 72%.

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