PINKS

Reflecting Rose

#DB899E

RGB 219, 137, 158 · HSL 345°, 53%, 70% · CMYK 0, 37, 28, 14

Reflecting Rose is #DB899E in HEX — rgb(219, 137, 158), hsl(345°, 53%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 28%, 14%).

Reflecting Rose pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 53%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DB899E

RGB219, 137, 158

HSL345°, 53%, 70%

HSV345°, 37%, 86%

CMYK0, 37, 28, 14

Decimal14387614

CSS RGBrgb(219, 137, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 53%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 2.2 · #D98899

Benjamin Moore

Precious 2084-40

ΔE 2.5 · #D58396

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 2.5 · #D4839A

Behr

Coral Serenade 180D-4

ΔE 3 · #E1899C

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 3.1 · #D6859F

Vista Paint

Rambling Rose C-1142

ΔE 3.1 · #D78A9A

Valspar

Reflecting Rose 1007-3B

ΔE 3.5 · #D68095

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 4.4 · #E392A1

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 5.9 · #D182A0

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.9 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 7.2 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 8.6 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.7 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11.1 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.6 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 28.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#DB899E

#8ADBC7

Analogous

#DB8AC7

#DB899E

#DB9E8A

Triadic

#DB899E

#9EDB8A

#8A9EDB

Split-Complementary

#DB899E

#8ADB9E

#8AC7DB

Tetradic

#DB899E

#C7DB8A

#8ADBC7

#9E8ADB

Monochromatic

#9C304B

#C94F6E

#DB899E

#EDC4CF

#F9EBEF

Rectangle

#DB899E

#DBC78A

#8ADBC7

#8A9EDB

Compound

#DB899E

#DB9E8A

#8ADBC7

#8AC7DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2A1B2

#E6BCC7

#EEDADF

Darker

#CD5070

#9B2946

#5C1628

Saturation

#BFA6AC

#DB8A9E

#ED7895

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB899E

#B0AC9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB899E

#9B9B9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB899E

#D88F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Reflecting 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

#E49392

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB899E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D198B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#69C6AF

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: #DB899E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB899E;

CSS Variable

--color-reflecting-rose: #DB899E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reflecting-rose': '#DB899E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB899E] text-[#DB899E]

SCSS

$reflecting-rose: #DB899E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB899E?

#DB899E is Reflecting Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DB899E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reflecting Rose?

Reflecting 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 Reflecting Rose?

Reflecting 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 Reflecting Rose?

You can download Reflecting 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 Reflecting Rose?

The hex code is #DB899E. In RGB it's 219, 137, 158, and in HSL it's 345°, 53%, 70%.

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