REDS

Primrose

#D08F89

RGB 208, 143, 137 · HSL 5°, 43%, 68% · CMYK 0, 31, 34, 18

Primrose is #D08F89 in HEX — rgb(208, 143, 137), hsl(5°, 43%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 34%, 18%).

Primrose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 43%, 68%. 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#D08F89

RGB208, 143, 137

HSL5°, 43%, 68%

HSV5°, 34%, 82%

CMYK0, 31, 34, 18

Decimal13668233

CSS RGBrgb(208, 143, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 43%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Primrose S05F5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Resounding Rose SW6318

ΔE 1.2 · #CD8E89

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

ΔE 3.4 · #C7887F

Benjamin Moore

Dusty 2174-40

ΔE 3.4 · #D39286

Vista Paint

Blooming Perfect C-61

ΔE 3.7 · #D69594

Valspar

Coral Banks 2001-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #D88E8B

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 4.2 · #DD9592

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

ΔE 4.3 · #D89696

Behr

La Vie En Rose HDC-CT-11

ΔE 5 · #D99193

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 5 · #DE9B98

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.6 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.2 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.2 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.6 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.7 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#D08F89

#8ACBD0

Analogous

#D08AA8

#D08F89

#D0B38A

Triadic

#D08F89

#8AD090

#908AD0

Split-Complementary

#D08F89

#8AD0B3

#8AA8D0

Tetradic

#D08F89

#A8D08A

#8ACBD0

#B38AD0

Monochromatic

#8B3E37

#BB5C54

#D08F89

#E6C4C1

#F8EEED

Rectangle

#D08F89

#CBD08A

#8ACBD0

#908AD0

Compound

#D08F89

#D0B38A

#8ACBD0

#8AA8D0

Variations

Lighter

#DAA6A2

#E0BFBC

#EBDBDA

Darker

#BF5F56

#8C3A32

#53211C

Saturation

#B8A5A3

#D0908A

#E87D73

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

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D08F89

#B0A888

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D08F89

#9D9D8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D08F89

#CF9094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Primrose 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

#DB9882

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D08F89

Daylight 5500K

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

#C99DA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#6CB4BB

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: #D08F89;

CSS — background

background-color: #D08F89;

CSS Variable

--color-primrose: #D08F89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'primrose': '#D08F89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D08F89] text-[#D08F89]

SCSS

$primrose: #D08F89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D08F89?

#D08F89 is Primrose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D08F89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Primrose?

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

What colors pair well with Primrose?

Primrose 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 Primrose?

You can download Primrose 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 Primrose?

The hex code is #D08F89. In RGB it's 208, 143, 137, and in HSL it's 5°, 43%, 68%.

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