REDS

Floss

#D7B3BA

RGB 215, 179, 186 · HSL 348°, 31%, 77% · CMYK 0, 17, 13, 16

Floss is #D7B3BA in HEX — rgb(215, 179, 186), hsl(348°, 31%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 16%).

Floss pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 31%, 77%. 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#D7B3BA

RGB215, 179, 186

HSL348°, 31%, 77%

HSV348°, 17%, 84%

CMYK0, 17, 13, 16

Decimal14136250

CSS RGBrgb(215, 179, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 31%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Floss S02F2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Shrub Rose K-1156

ΔE 0.4 · #D6B3BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

ΔE 1.5 · #D5AFB6

Behr

Castilian Pink S170-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D6B2BC

PPG

Crushed Roses 18-19

ΔE 2.1 · #DAB7BB

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 2.1 · #DBB7BB

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 3.2 · #D9B5B6

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 3.2 · #D2B6BE

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 4.1 · #D4B7B8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.3 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 8.6 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.8 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#D7B3BA

#B2D7CF

Analogous

#D7B2CC

#D7B3BA

#D7BDB2

Triadic

#D7B3BA

#B9D7B2

#B2B9D7

Split-Complementary

#D7B3BA

#B2D7BD

#B2CCD7

Tetradic

#D7B3BA

#CCD7B2

#B2D7CF

#BDB2D7

Monochromatic

#9D5362

#BC808C

#D7B3BA

#F1E4E7

#F6EEF0

Rectangle

#D7B3BA

#D7CFB2

#B2D7CF

#B2B9D7

Compound

#D7B3BA

#D7BDB2

#B2D7CF

#B2CCD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFC2C7

#E5D3D6

#EFE6E8

Darker

#BD7D8A

#914756

#552831

Saturation

#CABFC1

#D7B2B9

#EB9EAD

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7B3BA

#C3C1BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7B3BA

#BABAB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7B3BA

#D6B5B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Floss 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

#E1B3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7B3BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEB8CB

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.

#90BEB5

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: #D7B3BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7B3BA;

CSS Variable

--color-floss: #D7B3BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'floss': '#D7B3BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7B3BA] text-[#D7B3BA]

SCSS

$floss: #D7B3BA;

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#D2B4B3 · ΔE 4.7

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#E5B6BF · ΔE 4.8

Kept Love Letters

#D6BBBB · ΔE 5.4

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#CDB9BB · ΔE 6.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7B3BA?

#D7B3BA is Floss, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D7B3BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Floss?

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

What colors pair well with Floss?

Floss 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 Floss?

You can download Floss 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 Floss?

The hex code is #D7B3BA. In RGB it's 215, 179, 186, and in HSL it's 348°, 31%, 77%.

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