REDS

Pink Flare

#D8B4B6

RGB 216, 180, 182 · HSL 357°, 32%, 78% · CMYK 0, 17, 16, 15

Pink Flare is #D8B4B6 in HEX — rgb(216, 180, 182), hsl(357°, 32%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 16%, 15%).

Pink Flare pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 32%, 78%. 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#D8B4B6

RGB216, 180, 182

HSL357°, 32%, 78%

HSV357°, 17%, 85%

CMYK0, 17, 16, 15

Decimal14202038

CSS RGBrgb(216, 180, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 32%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 0.6 · #D9B5B6

Vista Paint

Spring Thing K-1140

ΔE 1.3 · #D6B2B6

PPG

Radiant Rouge 1053-4

ΔE 1.4 · #D7B1B2

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 1.6 · #DBB7BB

Sherwin-Williams

Appleblossom SW0076

ΔE 1.7 · #DAB5B4

Behr

Canyon Trail 230E-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D8B6B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Softness 77

ΔE 2.1 · #DEB8BC

Dulux

Mary Rose S04D3

ΔE 2.3 · #D6AFAF

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #D4B7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 4.6 · #DFB5B0

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 6.8 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.7 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.3 · #B6A39C

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D8B4B6

#B5D9D7

Analogous

#D9B5C9

#D8B4B6

#D9C5B5

Triadic

#D8B4B6

#B7D9B5

#B5B7D9

Split-Complementary

#D8B4B6

#B5D9C5

#B5C9D9

Tetradic

#D8B4B6

#C9D9B5

#B5D9D7

#C5B5D9

Monochromatic

#A25357

#BF8285

#D8B4B6

#F3E7E8

#F6EEEF

Rectangle

#D8B4B6

#D9D7B5

#B5D9D7

#B5B7D9

Compound

#D8B4B6

#D9C5B5

#B5D9D7

#B5C9D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0C4C5

#E6D4D5

#F0E7E7

Darker

#BF7F82

#94474B

#57282B

Saturation

#CCC2C2

#D9B5B7

#ECA2A6

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B4B6

#C4C1B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B4B6

#BBBBB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B4B6

#D7B5B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Flare 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

#E1B4A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B4B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB9C8

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.

#92C0BE

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: #D8B4B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B4B6;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-flare: #D8B4B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-flare': '#D8B4B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B4B6] text-[#D8B4B6]

SCSS

$pink-flare: #D8B4B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B4B6?

#D8B4B6 is Pink Flare, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B4B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Flare?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Flare?

Pink Flare 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 Pink Flare?

You can download Pink Flare 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 Pink Flare?

The hex code is #D8B4B6. In RGB it's 216, 180, 182, and in HSL it's 357°, 32%, 78%.

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