REDS

Prom

#DAA5AA

RGB 218, 165, 170 · HSL 354°, 42%, 75% · CMYK 0, 24, 22, 15

Prom is #DAA5AA in HEX — rgb(218, 165, 170), hsl(354°, 42%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 22%, 15%).

Prom pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 42%, 75%. 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#DAA5AA

RGB218, 165, 170

HSL354°, 42%, 75%

HSV354°, 24%, 85%

CMYK0, 24, 22, 15

Decimal14329258

CSS RGBrgb(218, 165, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 42%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prom S02G3

ΔE 1.2 · #D9A5AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Satchel 85

ΔE 1.9 · #D9A2AA

Vista Paint

Moon Goddess C-89

ΔE 2.1 · #D7A6AD

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 1271

ΔE 2.9 · #D9A0A9

Behr

Cinnamon Cocoa 200E-3

ΔE 2.9 · #D3A4AB

Valspar

Thistle Field 1007-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #D4A6AE

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 5.5 · #E9B3B4

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 5.8 · #E5A2AB

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 6 · #C79EA2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.7 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.8 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 8.3 · #DE9B98

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.2 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.4 · #DF8686

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 18.7 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#DAA5AA

#A4DAD5

Analogous

#DAA4C5

#DAA5AA

#DABAA4

Triadic

#DAA5AA

#AADAA4

#A4AADA

Split-Complementary

#DAA5AA

#A4DABA

#A4C5DA

Tetradic

#DAA5AA

#C5DAA4

#A4DAD5

#BAA4DA

Monochromatic

#A3434C

#C46E77

#DAA5AA

#F0DBDD

#F8EDEE

Rectangle

#DAA5AA

#DAD5A4

#A4DAD5

#A4AADA

Compound

#DAA5AA

#DABAA4

#A4DAD5

#A4C5DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1B7BB

#E6CBCE

#EFE2E3

Darker

#C66C75

#9A3942

#5B2026

Saturation

#C7B7B9

#DAA4AA

#ED929B

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAA5AA

#BEBAA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAA5AA

#B0B0A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAA5AA

#D8A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Prom 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

#E3A89B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAA5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0ADBF

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.

#82C4BD

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: #DAA5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAA5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-prom: #DAA5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prom': '#DAA5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAA5AA] text-[#DAA5AA]

SCSS

$prom: #DAA5AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAA5AA?

#DAA5AA is Prom, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DAA5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prom?

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

What colors pair well with Prom?

Prom 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 Prom?

You can download Prom 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 Prom?

The hex code is #DAA5AA. In RGB it's 218, 165, 170, and in HSL it's 354°, 42%, 75%.

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