REDS

Victoriana

#D6B2AD

RGB 214, 178, 173 · HSL 7°, 33%, 76% · CMYK 0, 17, 19, 16

Victoriana is #D6B2AD in HEX — rgb(214, 178, 173), hsl(7°, 33%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 19%, 16%).

Victoriana pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 33%, 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#D6B2AD

RGB214, 178, 173

HSL7°, 33%, 76%

HSV7°, 19%, 84%

CMYK0, 17, 19, 16

Decimal14070445

CSS RGBrgb(214, 178, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 33%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Victoriana S06D3

ΔE 0.7 · #D6B1AD

Sherwin-Williams

Appleblossom SW0076

ΔE 2.5 · #DAB5B4

Behr

Sedona Pink S190-3

ΔE 2.7 · #D7B8B3

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2094-50

ΔE 2.8 · #DEB7AF

PPG

Rose Hip 1055-3

ΔE 2.8 · #DBB9B6

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 2.9 · #DFB5B0

Vista Paint

O Fortuna C-69

ΔE 3.1 · #E0B8B5

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 3.4 · #CDB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 3.4 · #E1B8B5

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #DFBBB8

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 6 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.3 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D6B2AD

#AED1D6

Analogous

#D6AEBD

#D6B2AD

#D6C7AE

Triadic

#D6B2AD

#AED6B2

#B2AED6

Split-Complementary

#D6B2AD

#AED6C7

#AEBDD6

Tetradic

#D6B2AD

#BDD6AE

#AED1D6

#C7AED6

Monochromatic

#9C584F

#BC827B

#D6B2AD

#F0E2E0

#F6EFEE

Rectangle

#D6B2AD

#D1D6AE

#AED1D6

#B2AED6

Compound

#D6B2AD

#D6C7AE

#AED1D6

#AEBDD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEC2BE

#E5D2D0

#EFE6E5

Darker

#BE8078

#914D44

#562C26

Saturation

#C8BDBC

#D6B2AE

#EAA399

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B2AD

#C3BFAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B2AD

#B9B9AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B2AD

#D5B2B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Victoriana 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

#E0B29D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B2AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDB7C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8BB8BE

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: #D6B2AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B2AD;

CSS Variable

--color-victoriana: #D6B2AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victoriana': '#D6B2AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B2AD] text-[#D6B2AD]

SCSS

$victoriana: #D6B2AD;

Similar Colors

Desert Rose

#DDB6AE · ΔE 2.6

Pink Attraction

#D8B4B5 · ΔE 3.3

Victoriana

#D2B4B3 · ΔE 3.3

Rose Bisque

#CAABA6 · ΔE 3.6

Rosetta

#DEB4AA · ΔE 3.9

Coral Dust

#E2B8B0 · ΔE 3.9

Allspice

#C8AAA3 · ΔE 4.3

Ciao Bella

#D9B3A6 · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B2AD?

#D6B2AD is Victoriana, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B2AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Victoriana?

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

What colors pair well with Victoriana?

Victoriana 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 Victoriana?

You can download Victoriana 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 Victoriana?

The hex code is #D6B2AD. In RGB it's 214, 178, 173, and in HSL it's 7°, 33%, 76%.

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