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Appleblossom

#DAB5B4

RGB 218, 181, 180 · HSL 2°, 34%, 78% · CMYK 0, 17, 17, 15

Appleblossom is #DAB5B4 in HEX — rgb(218, 181, 180), hsl(2°, 34%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 15%).

Appleblossom pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 34%, 78%. 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#DAB5B4

RGB218, 181, 180

HSL2°, 34%, 78%

HSV2°, 17%, 85%

CMYK0, 17, 17, 15

Decimal14333364

CSS RGBrgb(218, 181, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 34%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Appleblossom SW0076

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 1.2 · #D9B5B6

Behr

Canyon Trail 230E-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D8B6B5

PPG

Radiant Rouge 1053-4

ΔE 1.7 · #D7B1B2

Vista Paint

O Fortuna C-69

ΔE 2.1 · #E0B8B5

Dulux

Lilac Paradise S03E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DCBABA

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 2.3 · #DFBBB8

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 2.4 · #E1B8B5

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 2.8 · #DBB7BB

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 3.1 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 5.8 · #ECC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.6 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.2 · #B6A39C

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.7 · #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

#DAB5B4

#B4D9DA

Analogous

#DAB4C6

#DAB5B4

#DAC8B4

Triadic

#DAB5B4

#B4DAB5

#B5B4DA

Split-Complementary

#DAB5B4

#B4DAC8

#B4C6DA

Tetradic

#DAB5B4

#C6DAB4

#B4D9DA

#C8B4DA

Monochromatic

#A45451

#C18381

#DAB5B4

#F3E7E7

#F7EEEE

Rectangle

#DAB5B4

#D9DAB4

#B4D9DA

#B5B4DA

Compound

#DAB5B4

#DAC8B4

#B4D9DA

#B4C6DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1C4C3

#E7D4D4

#F0E7E7

Darker

#C17F7D

#964744

#592827

Saturation

#CDC2C1

#DAB5B4

#ECA4A1

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAB5B4

#C6C3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAB5B4

#BCBCB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAB5B4

#D9B6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Appleblossom 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

#E3B4A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAB5B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B9C6

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.

#90C0C2

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: #DAB5B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAB5B4;

CSS Variable

--color-appleblossom: #DAB5B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'appleblossom': '#DAB5B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAB5B4] text-[#DAB5B4]

SCSS

$appleblossom: #DAB5B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAB5B4?

#DAB5B4 is Appleblossom, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAB5B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Appleblossom?

Appleblossom 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 Appleblossom?

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

Where can I download Appleblossom?

You can download Appleblossom 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 Appleblossom?

The hex code is #DAB5B4. In RGB it's 218, 181, 180, and in HSL it's 2°, 34%, 78%.

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