REDS

Musk Dusk

#CFBEB9

RGB 207, 190, 185 · HSL 14°, 19%, 77% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 19

Musk Dusk is #CFBEB9 in HEX — rgb(207, 190, 185), hsl(14°, 19%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 19%).

Musk Dusk pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 19%, 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#CFBEB9

RGB207, 190, 185

HSL14°, 19%, 77%

HSV14°, 11%, 81%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 19

Decimal13614777

CSS RGBrgb(207, 190, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 19%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Musk Dusk S08C2

Exact match

Behr

Josephine MQ3-1

ΔE 0.8 · #D1BFBB

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 1.2 · #CDBBB7

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 1.2 · #CDBDBA

Benjamin Moore

Batik AF-610

ΔE 1.6 · #CDBAB6

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #CDC0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 2.1 · #CEBBB3

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C2BE

PPG

Fond Memory 1017-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C8BCB7

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B9B3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 3.6 · #D6C8C3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 4.5 · #CBBEB1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.6 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.7 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CFBEB9

#B9CACF

Analogous

#CFB9BF

#CFBEB9

#CFCAB9

Triadic

#CFBEB9

#B9CFBE

#BEB9CF

Split-Complementary

#CFBEB9

#B9CFCA

#B9BFCF

Tetradic

#CFBEB9

#BFCFB9

#B9CACF

#CAB9CF

Monochromatic

#8F6C61

#B1948C

#CFBEB9

#EEE9E7

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#CFBEB9

#CACFB9

#B9CACF

#BEB9CF

Compound

#CFBEB9

#CFCAB9

#B9CACF

#B9BFCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9CBC7

#E1D9D6

#EDE9E8

Darker

#B1938A

#836055

#4D3831

Saturation

#C8C3C1

#CFBEB9

#E7B2A1

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFBEB9

#C6C4BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFBEB9

#C1C1BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFBEB9

#CFBEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Musk Dusk 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

#DBBBA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFBEB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C0CA

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.

#91B3BD

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: #CFBEB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFBEB9;

CSS Variable

--color-musk-dusk: #CFBEB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'musk-dusk': '#CFBEB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFBEB9] text-[#CFBEB9]

SCSS

$musk-dusk: #CFBEB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFBEB9?

#CFBEB9 is Musk Dusk, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CFBEB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Musk Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Musk Dusk?

Musk Dusk 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 Musk Dusk?

You can download Musk Dusk 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 Musk Dusk?

The hex code is #CFBEB9. In RGB it's 207, 190, 185, and in HSL it's 14°, 19%, 77%.

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