PINKS

Salmon Smoke

#D4BEBD

RGB 212, 190, 189 · HSL 3°, 21%, 79% · CMYK 0, 10, 11, 17

Salmon Smoke is #D4BEBD in HEX — rgb(212, 190, 189), hsl(3°, 21%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 17%).

Salmon Smoke pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 3°, 21%, 79%. 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#D4BEBD

RGB212, 190, 189

HSL3°, 21%, 79%

HSV3°, 11%, 83%

CMYK0, 10, 11, 17

Decimal13942461

CSS RGBrgb(212, 190, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 21%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Salmon Smoke S04C2

Exact match

Behr

Peony Blush PPU17-8

ΔE 1.3 · #D8C1BF

Benjamin Moore

Kept CSP-425

ΔE 2 · #D7BCBC

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C2BE

Vista Paint

Chambord Charm K-1133

ΔE 2.1 · #D9BEBC

PPG

Tea Time 1054-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D9BEBC

Valspar

Rosario Ridge 1005-10C

ΔE 2.4 · #DAC3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 2.7 · #CDBDBA

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CDC0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 4.1 · #CEBBB3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.7 · #D6C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.9 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.9 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#D4BEBD

#BED4D5

Analogous

#D5BEC8

#D4BEBD

#D5CBBE

Triadic

#D4BEBD

#BED5BF

#BFBED5

Split-Complementary

#D4BEBD

#BED5CB

#BEC8D5

Tetradic

#D4BEBD

#C8D5BE

#BED4D5

#CBBED5

Monochromatic

#976563

#B69290

#D4BEBD

#F3EDEC

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#D4BEBD

#D4D5BE

#BED4D5

#BFBED5

Compound

#D4BEBD

#D5CBBE

#BED4D5

#BEC8D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCCCB

#E5DAD9

#EFEAEA

Darker

#B68F8C

#885855

#503231

Saturation

#CDC6C6

#D5BFBE

#EAACA9

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BEBD

#C8C6BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BEBD

#C2C2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BEBD

#D3BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Salmon Smoke 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

#DEBBA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BEBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC0CD

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.

#96BEC0

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: #D4BEBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BEBD;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-smoke: #D4BEBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-smoke': '#D4BEBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BEBD] text-[#D4BEBD]

SCSS

$salmon-smoke: #D4BEBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BEBD?

#D4BEBD is Salmon Smoke, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BEBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Smoke?

Salmon Smoke 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 Salmon Smoke?

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

Where can I download Salmon Smoke?

You can download Salmon Smoke 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 Salmon Smoke?

The hex code is #D4BEBD. In RGB it's 212, 190, 189, and in HSL it's 3°, 21%, 79%.

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