REDS

Mediterranean Sunset

#D0BABB

RGB 208, 186, 187 · HSL 357°, 19%, 77% · CMYK 0, 11, 10, 18

Mediterranean Sunset is #D0BABB in HEX — rgb(208, 186, 187), hsl(357°, 19%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 10%, 18%).

Mediterranean Sunset pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 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#D0BABB

RGB208, 186, 187

HSL357°, 19%, 77%

HSV357°, 11%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 10, 18

Decimal13679291

CSS RGBrgb(208, 186, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 19%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Homespun 1249

ΔE 1 · #CEBABC

Behr

Embroidery PPU17-9

ΔE 1.6 · #D4BEC0

Dulux

Salmon Smoke S04C2

ΔE 1.8 · #D4BEBD

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #D4B7B8

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 3 · #CDBBB7

PPG

Tea Time 1054-4

ΔE 3.1 · #D9BEBC

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 3.1 · #D4C0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Fading Rose SW6296

ΔE 3.5 · #DABDC1

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.5 · #CDC0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 4.9 · #CEBBB3

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.2 · #C2ADAB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.3 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 6.1 · #D6C8C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #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

#D0BABB

#B9CFCE

Analogous

#CFB9C5

#D0BABB

#CFC3B9

Triadic

#D0BABB

#BACFB9

#B9BACF

Split-Complementary

#D0BABB

#B9CFC3

#B9C5CF

Tetradic

#D0BABB

#C5CFB9

#B9CFCE

#C3B9CF

Monochromatic

#8F6163

#B18C8E

#D0BABB

#EEE7E7

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#D0BABB

#CFCEB9

#B9CFCE

#B9BACF

Compound

#D0BABB

#CFC3B9

#B9CFCE

#B9C5CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9C7C8

#E1D6D7

#EDE8E8

Darker

#B18A8B

#835558

#4D3132

Saturation

#C8C1C1

#CFB9BA

#E7A1A5

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0BABB

#C4C2BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0BABB

#BEBEBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0BABB

#CFBBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mediterranean Sunset 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

#DBB8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0BABB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BDCC

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.

#91BDBB

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: #D0BABB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0BABB;

CSS Variable

--color-mediterranean-sunset: #D0BABB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mediterranean-sunset': '#D0BABB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0BABB] text-[#D0BABB]

SCSS

$mediterranean-sunset: #D0BABB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0BABB?

#D0BABB is Mediterranean Sunset, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D0BABB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mediterranean Sunset?

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

What colors pair well with Mediterranean Sunset?

Mediterranean Sunset 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 Mediterranean Sunset?

You can download Mediterranean Sunset 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 Mediterranean Sunset?

The hex code is #D0BABB. In RGB it's 208, 186, 187, and in HSL it's 357°, 19%, 77%.

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