PINKS

Fading Rose

#DABDC1

RGB 218, 189, 193 · HSL 352°, 28%, 80% · CMYK 0, 13, 11, 15

Fading Rose is #DABDC1 in HEX — rgb(218, 189, 193), hsl(352°, 28%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 11%, 15%).

Fading Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 352°, 28%, 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#DABDC1

RGB218, 189, 193

HSL352°, 28%, 80%

HSV352°, 13%, 85%

CMYK0, 13, 11, 15

Decimal14335425

CSS RGBrgb(218, 189, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 28%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fading Rose SW6296

Exact match

PPG

Nostalgia 1049-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D6B8BD

Vista Paint

Andrea's Anticipation K-1157

ΔE 1.9 · #DCBBC1

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Plum 97

ΔE 2.2 · #E1C2C5

Benjamin Moore

Kept CSP-425

ΔE 2.3 · #D7BCBC

Dulux

Bunny Pink S01E1

ΔE 2.4 · #DEC2C9

Dunn-Edwards

Melting Violet DE6017

ΔE 2.5 · #D4B8BF

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #D4B7B8

Behr

Embroidery PPU17-9

ΔE 2.9 · #D4BEC0

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 5.3 · #E4CBCB

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 7.1 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.4 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 7.8 · #D6C8C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#DABDC1

#BEDAD6

Analogous

#DABED0

#DABDC1

#DAC8BE

Triadic

#DABDC1

#C2DABE

#BEC2DA

Split-Complementary

#DABDC1

#BEDAC8

#BED0DA

Tetradic

#DABDC1

#D0DABE

#BEDAD6

#C8BEDA

Monochromatic

#A35C65

#BF8D93

#DABDC1

#F6EFF0

Rectangle

#DABDC1

#DAD6BE

#BEDAD6

#BEC2DA

Compound

#DABDC1

#DAC8BE

#BEDAD6

#BED0DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2CBCE

#E8D9DB

#F1EAEB

Darker

#BE888F

#934E57

#562C32

Saturation

#D0C8C9

#DABEC2

#EDABB4

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DABDC1

#CAC8C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DABDC1

#C2C2C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DABDC1

#D9BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fading Rose 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

#E3BAAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DABDC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0BFD0

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.

#99C2BC

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: #DABDC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DABDC1;

CSS Variable

--color-fading-rose: #DABDC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fading-rose': '#DABDC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DABDC1] text-[#DABDC1]

SCSS

$fading-rose: #DABDC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DABDC1?

#DABDC1 is Fading Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DABDC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fading Rose?

Fading Rose 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 Fading Rose?

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

Where can I download Fading Rose?

You can download Fading Rose 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 Fading Rose?

The hex code is #DABDC1. In RGB it's 218, 189, 193, and in HSL it's 352°, 28%, 80%.

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