PINKS

Salmon Smoke

#D4BFBD

RGB 212, 191, 189 · HSL 5°, 21%, 79% · CMYK 0, 10, 11, 17

Salmon Smoke is #D4BFBD in HEX — rgb(212, 191, 189), hsl(5°, 21%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 17%).

Salmon Smoke pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 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#D4BFBD

RGB212, 191, 189

HSL5°, 21%, 79%

HSV5°, 11%, 83%

CMYK0, 10, 11, 17

Decimal13942717

CSS RGBrgb(212, 191, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 21%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Salmon Smoke S04C2

ΔE 0.7 · #D4BEBD

Behr

Peony Blush PPU17-8

ΔE 1.2 · #D8C1BF

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 1.5 · #D6C2BE

Valspar

Rosario Ridge 1005-10C

ΔE 2 · #DAC3BF

PPG

Just Gorgeous 1047-3

ΔE 2 · #D6C4C1

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 2.3 · #CDBDBA

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.3 · #CDBBB7

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2103-60

ΔE 2.4 · #DCC4C1

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CDC0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 3.7 · #CEBBB3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4 · #D6C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.6 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.9 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #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 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

#D4BFBD

#BED3D5

Analogous

#D5BEC8

#D4BFBD

#D5CBBE

Triadic

#D4BFBD

#BED5C0

#C0BED5

Split-Complementary

#D4BFBD

#BED5CB

#BEC8D5

Tetradic

#D4BFBD

#C8D5BE

#BED3D5

#CBBED5

Monochromatic

#976763

#B69390

#D4BFBD

#F3EDEC

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#D4BFBD

#D3D5BE

#BED3D5

#C0BED5

Compound

#D4BFBD

#D5CBBE

#BED3D5

#BEC8D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCDCB

#E5DAD9

#EFEAEA

Darker

#B6908C

#885955

#503331

Saturation

#CDC7C6

#D5C0BE

#EAAEA9

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

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4BFBD

#C9C6BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4BFBD

#C3C3BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4BFBD

#D4BFC0

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

#DEBCA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4BFBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC1CD

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.

#96BDC0

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: #D4BFBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4BFBD;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-smoke: #D4BFBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-smoke': '#D4BFBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4BFBD] text-[#D4BFBD]

SCSS

$salmon-smoke: #D4BFBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4BFBD?

#D4BFBD is Salmon Smoke, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4BFBD 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 #D4BFBD. In RGB it's 212, 191, 189, and in HSL it's 5°, 21%, 79%.

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