REDS

Victorian Cottage

#D5AFB6

RGB 213, 175, 182 · HSL 349°, 31%, 76% · CMYK 0, 18, 15, 16

Victorian Cottage is #D5AFB6 in HEX — rgb(213, 175, 182), hsl(349°, 31%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 15%, 16%).

Victorian Cottage pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 31%, 76%. 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#D5AFB6

RGB213, 175, 182

HSL349°, 31%, 76%

HSV349°, 18%, 84%

CMYK0, 18, 15, 16

Decimal14004150

CSS RGBrgb(213, 175, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 31%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

Exact match

Vista Paint

Victorian Cottage C-103

ΔE 0.9 · #D2ADB4

Dulux

Floss S02F2

ΔE 1.5 · #D7B3BA

Behr

Velveteen Crush 190E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #D0ADB6

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 3 · #D7ADB9

PPG

Crushed Roses 18-19

ΔE 3.2 · #DAB7BB

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 3.2 · #DBB7BB

Valspar

Sugarplum Dance 1006-6A

ΔE 3.6 · #CFA8B4

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 4.4 · #D2B6BE

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.2 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 9.4 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 15.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D5AFB6

#AFD5CE

Analogous

#D5AFC9

#D5AFB6

#D5BBAF

Triadic

#D5AFB6

#B6D5AF

#AFB6D5

Split-Complementary

#D5AFB6

#AFD5BB

#AFC9D5

Tetradic

#D5AFB6

#C9D5AF

#AFD5CE

#BBAFD5

Monochromatic

#9A515E

#BA7D88

#D5AFB6

#EFE1E4

#F6EEF0

Rectangle

#D5AFB6

#D5CEAF

#AFD5CE

#AFB6D5

Compound

#D5AFB6

#D5BBAF

#AFD5CE

#AFC9D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDBFC4

#E4D1D4

#EEE5E7

Darker

#BC7B86

#8F4654

#542830

Saturation

#C7BCBE

#D5AFB6

#EA9AA8

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5AFB6

#C0BEB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5AFB6

#B6B6B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5AFB6

#D4B1B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Victorian Cottage 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

#DFB0A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5AFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB5C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#8DBDB4

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: #D5AFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5AFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian-cottage: #D5AFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian-cottage': '#D5AFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5AFB6] text-[#D5AFB6]

SCSS

$victorian-cottage: #D5AFB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5AFB6?

#D5AFB6 is Victorian Cottage, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D5AFB6 warm or cool?

Victorian Cottage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Victorian Cottage?

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

What colors pair well with Victorian Cottage?

Victorian Cottage 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 Victorian Cottage?

You can download Victorian Cottage 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 Victorian Cottage?

The hex code is #D5AFB6. In RGB it's 213, 175, 182, and in HSL it's 349°, 31%, 76%.

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