PINKS

Nostalgia

#D6B8BD

RGB 214, 184, 189 · HSL 350°, 27%, 78% · CMYK 0, 14, 12, 16

Nostalgia is #D6B8BD in HEX — rgb(214, 184, 189), hsl(350°, 27%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 12%, 16%).

Nostalgia pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 350°, 27%, 78%. 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#D6B8BD

RGB214, 184, 189

HSL350°, 27%, 78%

HSV350°, 14%, 84%

CMYK0, 14, 12, 16

Decimal14071997

CSS RGBrgb(214, 184, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 27%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Nostalgia 1049-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Hosanna C-102

ΔE 1.3 · #D9B8BE

Dunn-Edwards

Melting Violet DE6017

ΔE 1.4 · #D4B8BF

Sherwin-Williams

Fading Rose SW6296

ΔE 1.8 · #DABDC1

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #D4B7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Hosanna 103

ΔE 2.2 · #DBB8BF

Behr

Plymouth Notch 180E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #CFB7BE

Dulux

Floss S02F2

ΔE 2.8 · #D7B3BA

Benjamin Moore

Kept CSP-425

ΔE 3 · #D7BCBC

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 7 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.5 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 8 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.3 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D6B8BD

#B8D6D1

Analogous

#D6B8CC

#D6B8BD

#D6C2B8

Triadic

#D6B8BD

#BDD6B8

#B8BDD6

Split-Complementary

#D6B8BD

#B8D6C2

#B8CCD6

Tetradic

#D6B8BD

#CCD6B8

#B8D6D1

#C2B8D6

Monochromatic

#9B5964

#BA8790

#D6B8BD

#F2E8EA

#F6EFF0

Rectangle

#D6B8BD

#D6D1B8

#B8D6D1

#B8BDD6

Compound

#D6B8BD

#D6C2B8

#B8D6D1

#B8CCD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEC6CA

#E5D6D8

#EFE8E9

Darker

#BA848D

#8E4D58

#532C32

Saturation

#CBC2C4

#D6B8BD

#EBA3AF

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B8BD

#C5C3BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B8BD

#BEBEBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B8BD

#D5B9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Nostalgia 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

#E0B7A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B8BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDBCCD

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.

#94BFB7

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: #D6B8BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B8BD;

CSS Variable

--color-nostalgia: #D6B8BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nostalgia': '#D6B8BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B8BD] text-[#D6B8BD]

SCSS

$nostalgia: #D6B8BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B8BD?

#D6B8BD is Nostalgia, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B8BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nostalgia?

Nostalgia 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 Nostalgia?

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

Where can I download Nostalgia?

You can download Nostalgia 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 Nostalgia?

The hex code is #D6B8BD. In RGB it's 214, 184, 189, and in HSL it's 350°, 27%, 78%.

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