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Bongo Drum

#D2C1B2

RGB 210, 193, 178 · HSL 28°, 26%, 76% · CMYK 0, 8, 15, 18

Bongo Drum is #D2C1B2 in HEX — rgb(210, 193, 178), hsl(28°, 26%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 18%).

Bongo Drum pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 26%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D2C1B2

RGB210, 193, 178

HSL28°, 26%, 76%

HSV28°, 15%, 82%

CMYK0, 8, 15, 18

Decimal13812146

CSS RGBrgb(210, 193, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 26%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bongo Drum S11C2

Exact match

Behr

Avenue Tan HDC-AC-04

ΔE 0.4 · #D3C2B3

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate 1025

ΔE 1.1 · #D2C1B0

PPG

Gotta Have It 1076-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C2B4

Kilz

Mannequin LK180

ΔE 1.4 · #CFC0B3

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow Beige SW7511

ΔE 1.5 · #CDBFB0

Vista Paint

Walnut Cream K-1197

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C6B7

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C1AE

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.3 · #CBBEB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBBAB

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 2.3 · #D8C7B6

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.5 · #CCBFB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.6 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.8 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2C1B2

#B2C3D2

Analogous

#D2B2B3

#D2C1B2

#D2D1B2

Triadic

#D2C1B2

#B2D2C1

#C1B2D2

Split-Complementary

#D2C1B2

#B2D2D1

#B2B3D2

Tetradic

#D2C1B2

#B3D2B2

#B2C3D2

#D1B2D2

Monochromatic

#947357

#B59A82

#D2C1B2

#EEE8E2

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#D2C1B2

#C3D2B2

#B2C3D2

#C1B2D2

Compound

#D2C1B2

#D2D1B2

#B2C3D2

#B2B3D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBCDC1

#E2DAD2

#EDE9E6

Darker

#B69980

#89694C

#513D2B

Saturation

#C7C1BD

#D2C1B2

#E8BF9B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C1B2

#CBC6B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C1B2

#C4C4B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C1B2

#D3BFC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bongo Drum strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DDBDA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C1B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC2C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8EA6BB

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: #D2C1B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C1B2;

CSS Variable

--color-bongo-drum: #D2C1B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bongo-drum': '#D2C1B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C1B2] text-[#D2C1B2]

SCSS

$bongo-drum: #D2C1B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C1B2?

#D2C1B2 is Bongo Drum, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C1B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bongo Drum?

Bongo Drum works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bongo Drum?

Bongo Drum pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bongo Drum?

You can download Bongo Drum 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 Bongo Drum?

The hex code is #D2C1B2. In RGB it's 210, 193, 178, and in HSL it's 28°, 26%, 76%.

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