REDS

Sonoma

#D0B8B2

RGB 208, 184, 178 · HSL 12°, 24%, 76% · CMYK 0, 12, 14, 18

Sonoma is #D0B8B2 in HEX — rgb(208, 184, 178), hsl(12°, 24%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 14%, 18%).

Sonoma pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 24%, 76%. 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#D0B8B2

RGB208, 184, 178

HSL12°, 24%, 76%

HSV12°, 14%, 82%

CMYK0, 12, 14, 18

Decimal13678770

CSS RGBrgb(208, 184, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 24%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 1242

Exact match

Behr

First Waltz UL110-13

ΔE 1.6 · #D4BBB3

PPG

Subdued 1015-4

ΔE 1.7 · #CCB8B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 2.3 · #CEBBB3

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.7 · #CDBBB7

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 2.8 · #CDB1AB

Valspar

Blushing Bride 2001-10B

ΔE 2.8 · #D1BBB0

Dulux

Lilac Light S07C2

ΔE 2.9 · #D7C0BA

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 2.9 · #C9B0AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.8 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CDC0BC

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 5.5 · #CCBFB3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.5 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.4 · #B6A39C

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D0B8B2

#B3CBD0

Analogous

#D0B3BC

#D0B8B2

#D0C8B3

Triadic

#D0B8B2

#B3D0B9

#B9B3D0

Split-Complementary

#D0B8B2

#B3D0C8

#B3BCD0

Tetradic

#D0B8B2

#BCD0B3

#B3CBD0

#C8B3D0

Monochromatic

#916459

#B38D84

#D0B8B2

#EEE5E3

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#D0B8B2

#CBD0B3

#B3CBD0

#B9B3D0

Compound

#D0B8B2

#D0C8B3

#B3CBD0

#B3BCD0

Variations

Lighter

#DAC7C2

#E2D6D3

#EDE7E6

Darker

#B48C82

#875A4E

#4F342D

Saturation

#C6BFBD

#D0B9B3

#E8AB9C

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0B8B2

#C4C0B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0B8B2

#BCBCB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0B8B2

#D0B8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sonoma 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

#DBB7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0B8B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BCC5

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8EB2BB

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: #D0B8B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0B8B2;

CSS Variable

--color-sonoma: #D0B8B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonoma': '#D0B8B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0B8B2] text-[#D0B8B2]

SCSS

$sonoma: #D0B8B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0B8B2?

#D0B8B2 is Sonoma, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D0B8B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonoma?

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

What colors pair well with Sonoma?

Sonoma 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 Sonoma?

You can download Sonoma 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 Sonoma?

The hex code is #D0B8B2. In RGB it's 208, 184, 178, and in HSL it's 12°, 24%, 76%.

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