REDS

Blooming Perfect

#D89696

RGB 216, 150, 150 · HSL 0°, 46%, 72% · CMYK 0, 31, 31, 15

Blooming Perfect is #D89696 in HEX — rgb(216, 150, 150), hsl(0°, 46%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 31%, 15%).

Blooming Perfect pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 46%, 72%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D89696

RGB216, 150, 150

HSL0°, 46%, 72%

HSV0°, 31%, 85%

CMYK0, 31, 31, 15

Decimal14194326

CSS RGBrgb(216, 150, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 46%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blooming Perfect 62

Exact match

Vista Paint

Blooming Perfect C-61

ΔE 0.8 · #D69594

Valspar

Juicy Peach 2001-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #DD9C9B

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D99294

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 2.5 · #DE9B98

Dulux

Pimlico S03G4

ΔE 2.7 · #DF9D9E

Behr

La Vie En Rose HDC-CT-11

ΔE 2.9 · #D99193

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 3.3 · #DD9592

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 1292

ΔE 3.5 · #DA9B95

Sherwin-Williams

Resounding Rose SW6318

ΔE 4.4 · #CD8E89

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 7.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.9 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.8 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.4 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.4 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.5 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D89696

#97D8D8

Analogous

#D897B8

#D89696

#D8B897

Triadic

#D89696

#97D897

#9797D8

Split-Complementary

#D89696

#97D8B8

#97B8D8

Tetradic

#D89696

#B8D897

#97D8D8

#B897D8

Monochromatic

#9C3A3A

#C45F5F

#D89696

#EDCFCF

#F8ECEC

Rectangle

#D89696

#D8D897

#97D8D8

#9797D8

Compound

#D89696

#D8B897

#97D8D8

#97B8D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0ACAC

#E5C3C3

#EEDEDE

Darker

#C75F5F

#983232

#5A1C1C

Saturation

#C1AEAE

#D89797

#EC8383

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D89696

#B6B095

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D89696

#A4A496

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D89696

#D6989B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Blooming Perfect 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

#E19D8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D89696

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA2B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#75C3C3

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: #D89696;

CSS — background

background-color: #D89696;

CSS Variable

--color-blooming-perfect: #D89696;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blooming-perfect': '#D89696' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D89696] text-[#D89696]

SCSS

$blooming-perfect: #D89696;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D89696?

#D89696 is Blooming Perfect, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D89696 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blooming Perfect?

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

What colors pair well with Blooming Perfect?

Blooming Perfect 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 Blooming Perfect?

You can download Blooming Perfect 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 Blooming Perfect?

The hex code is #D89696. In RGB it's 216, 150, 150, and in HSL it's 0°, 46%, 72%.

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