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Peony Blush

#D8C1BE

RGB 216, 193, 190 · HSL 7°, 25%, 80% · CMYK 0, 11, 12, 15

Peony Blush is #D8C1BE in HEX — rgb(216, 193, 190), hsl(7°, 25%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 15%).

Peony Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 7°, 25%, 80%. 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#D8C1BE

RGB216, 193, 190

HSL7°, 25%, 80%

HSV7°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 11, 12, 15

Decimal14205374

CSS RGBrgb(216, 193, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 25%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peony Blush PPU17-8

ΔE 0.5 · #D8C1BF

Dulux

Lilac Hint S05D2

ΔE 0.8 · #D7BFBC

Valspar

Rosario Ridge 1005-10C

ΔE 0.9 · #DAC3BF

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2103-60

ΔE 1.2 · #DCC4C1

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 1.3 · #D6C2BE

PPG

Tea Time 1054-4

ΔE 1.8 · #D9BEBC

Vista Paint

Chambord Charm K-1133

ΔE 1.8 · #D9BEBC

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 2.9 · #DDC9C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 3.3 · #DBC2B9

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4 · #D6C8C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4 · #CDC0BC

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 4.2 · #E4CBCB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.4 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.5 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D8C1BE

#BFD6D9

Analogous

#D9BFC9

#D8C1BE

#D9CFBF

Triadic

#D8C1BE

#BFD9C2

#C2BFD9

Split-Complementary

#D8C1BE

#BFD9CF

#BFC9D9

Tetradic

#D8C1BE

#C9D9BF

#BFD6D9

#CFBFD9

Monochromatic

#9F6760

#BC958F

#D8C1BE

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#D8C1BE

#D6D9BF

#BFD6D9

#C2BFD9

Compound

#D8C1BE

#D9CFBF

#BFD6D9

#BFC9D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0CECC

#E7DBDA

#F0EBEA

Darker

#BB918B

#8F5951

#54332F

Saturation

#D0C9C8

#D9C2BF

#ECB4AC

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8C1BE

#CCC9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8C1BE

#C5C5BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8C1BE

#D8C1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Peony Blush 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

#E1BDAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8C1BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC2CE

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.

#99BDC2

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: #D8C1BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8C1BE;

CSS Variable

--color-peony-blush: #D8C1BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peony-blush': '#D8C1BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8C1BE] text-[#D8C1BE]

SCSS

$peony-blush: #D8C1BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C1BE?

#D8C1BE is Peony Blush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8C1BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peony Blush?

Peony Blush 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 Peony Blush?

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

Where can I download Peony Blush?

You can download Peony Blush 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 Peony Blush?

The hex code is #D8C1BE. In RGB it's 216, 193, 190, and in HSL it's 7°, 25%, 80%.

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