REDS

Melting Violet

#D4B8BF

RGB 212, 184, 191 · HSL 345°, 25%, 78% · CMYK 0, 13, 10, 17

Melting Violet is #D4B8BF in HEX — rgb(212, 184, 191), hsl(345°, 25%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 10%, 17%).

Melting Violet pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 25%, 78%. 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#D4B8BF

RGB212, 184, 191

HSL345°, 25%, 78%

HSV345°, 13%, 83%

CMYK0, 13, 10, 17

Decimal13940927

CSS RGBrgb(212, 184, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 25%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Melting Violet DE6017

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 0.9 · #D2B6BE

PPG

Nostalgia 1049-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D6B8BD

Behr

Plymouth Notch 180E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CFB7BE

Vista Paint

Hosanna C-102

ΔE 2.1 · #D9B8BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Hosanna 103

ΔE 2.8 · #DBB8BF

Dulux

Adeline S02E2

ΔE 3 · #CCB0B6

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 3.3 · #D4B7B8

Benjamin Moore

Kept CSP-425

ΔE 3.9 · #D7BCBC

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 7.2 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8 · #CEC4C5

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 8.2 · #CDC0BC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.6 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #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

#D4B8BF

#B9D5CE

Analogous

#D5B9CE

#D4B8BF

#D5C0B9

Triadic

#D4B8BF

#C0D5B9

#B9C0D5

Split-Complementary

#D4B8BF

#B9D5C0

#B9CED5

Tetradic

#D4B8BF

#CED5B9

#B9D5CE

#C0B9D5

Monochromatic

#995C6B

#B88995

#D4B8BF

#F2E9EB

#F5EFF1

Rectangle

#D4B8BF

#D5CEB9

#B9D5CE

#B9C0D5

Compound

#D4B8BF

#D5C0B9

#B9D5CE

#B9CED5

Variations

Lighter

#DDC7CD

#E4D6DA

#EFE8EA

Darker

#B88693

#8B4F5E

#522D36

Saturation

#CBC3C5

#D5B9C0

#EAA4B5

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

11.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4B8BF

#C4C3BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4B8BF

#BDBDBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4B8BF

#D3BABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Melting Violet 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

#DEB7AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4B8BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBCCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#94BFB4

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D4B8BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4B8BF;

CSS Variable

--color-melting-violet: #D4B8BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melting-violet': '#D4B8BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4B8BF] text-[#D4B8BF]

SCSS

$melting-violet: #D4B8BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4B8BF?

#D4B8BF is Melting Violet, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D4B8BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melting Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Melting Violet?

Melting Violet 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 Melting Violet?

You can download Melting Violet 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 Melting Violet?

The hex code is #D4B8BF. In RGB it's 212, 184, 191, and in HSL it's 345°, 25%, 78%.

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