REDS

First Waltz

#D4BBB3

RGB 212, 187, 179 · HSL 15°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 0, 12, 16, 17

First Waltz is #D4BBB3 in HEX — rgb(212, 187, 179), hsl(15°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 17%).

First Waltz pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 28%, 77%. 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#D4BBB3

RGB212, 187, 179

HSL15°, 28%, 77%

HSV15°, 16%, 83%

CMYK0, 12, 16, 17

Decimal13941683

CSS RGBrgb(212, 187, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

First Waltz UL110-13

Exact match

PPG

Forever Fairytale 1016-4

ΔE 0.9 · #D2BBB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Sauterne 126

ΔE 1.2 · #D7BBB3

Vista Paint

Sauterne C-125

ΔE 1.3 · #D8BEB5

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 1242

ΔE 1.6 · #D0B8B2

Valspar

Blushing Bride 2001-10B

ΔE 2 · #D1BBB0

Dulux

Lilac Light S07C2

ΔE 2.2 · #D7C0BA

Dunn-Edwards

Traveling Tan DE6080

ΔE 3 · #DEC1B8

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 3.3 · #DEC3B9

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 3.5 · #D9C2B5

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 5.1 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 5.3 · #CBBEB1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 9.6 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D4BBB3

#B4CDD5

Analogous

#D5B4BC

#D4BBB3

#D5CDB4

Triadic

#D4BBB3

#B4D5BC

#BCB4D5

Split-Complementary

#D4BBB3

#B4D5CD

#B4BCD5

Tetradic

#D4BBB3

#BCD5B4

#B4CDD5

#CDB4D5

Monochromatic

#996756

#B99183

#D4BBB3

#F0E8E5

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#D4BBB3

#CDD5B4

#B4CDD5

#BCB4D5

Compound

#D4BBB3

#D5CDB4

#B4CDD5

#B4BCD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCAC3

#E4D8D3

#EEE8E6

Darker

#BA8F80

#8D5B4B

#53352B

Saturation

#C9C2BF

#D5BCB4

#EAB29F

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BBB3

#C7C3B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BBB3

#C0C0B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BBB3

#D4BABC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

First Waltz 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

#DEB9A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BBB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBEC6

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.

#91B2BD

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: #D4BBB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BBB3;

CSS Variable

--color-first-waltz: #D4BBB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-waltz': '#D4BBB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BBB3] text-[#D4BBB3]

SCSS

$first-waltz: #D4BBB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BBB3?

#D4BBB3 is First Waltz, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BBB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with First Waltz?

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

What colors pair well with First Waltz?

First Waltz 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 First Waltz?

You can download First Waltz 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 First Waltz?

The hex code is #D4BBB3. In RGB it's 212, 187, 179, and in HSL it's 15°, 28%, 77%.

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