REDS

Passive Pink

#DBA29E

RGB 219, 162, 158 · HSL 4°, 46%, 74% · CMYK 0, 26, 28, 14

Passive Pink is #DBA29E in HEX — rgb(219, 162, 158), hsl(4°, 46%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 28%, 14%).

Passive Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 46%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DBA29E

RGB219, 162, 158

HSL4°, 46%, 74%

HSV4°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 26, 28, 14

Decimal14394014

CSS RGBrgb(219, 162, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 46%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Passive Pink S05F4

ΔE 1.4 · #DBA09E

Behr

Coral Fountain MQ4-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E1A5A0

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 2.1 · #DDA69F

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2091-50

ΔE 2.9 · #D29B96

Valspar

Juicy Peach 2001-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #DD9C9B

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 4.5 · #DE9B98

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruby Eye 71

ΔE 4.9 · #D0A2A0

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 5.2 · #CFA1A0

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.7 · #D6A496

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 6.5 · #F0AFA8

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 6.9 · #EEB5AF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.2 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.1 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.7 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 15.6 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#DBA29E

#9ED7DB

Analogous

#DB9EB9

#DBA29E

#DBC19E

Triadic

#DBA29E

#9EDBA2

#A29EDB

Split-Complementary

#DBA29E

#9EDBC1

#9EB9DB

Tetradic

#DBA29E

#B9DB9E

#9ED7DB

#C19EDB

Monochromatic

#A4433D

#C76D66

#DBA29E

#F0D8D6

#F8EDEC

Rectangle

#DBA29E

#D7DB9E

#9ED7DB

#A29EDB

Compound

#DBA29E

#DBC19E

#9ED7DB

#9EB9DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2B5B2

#E7CAC8

#EFE1E0

Darker

#C96B65

#9C3A33

#5C211C

Saturation

#C6B5B4

#DBA29E

#ED938C

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBA29E

#BEB89D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBA29E

#ADAD9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBA29E

#DAA3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Passive Pink 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

#E4A692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBA29E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1ABB6

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.

#7BC0C5

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: #DBA29E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBA29E;

CSS Variable

--color-passive-pink: #DBA29E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'passive-pink': '#DBA29E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBA29E] text-[#DBA29E]

SCSS

$passive-pink: #DBA29E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBA29E?

#DBA29E is Passive Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DBA29E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Passive Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Passive Pink?

Passive Pink 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 Passive Pink?

You can download Passive Pink 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 Passive Pink?

The hex code is #DBA29E. In RGB it's 219, 162, 158, and in HSL it's 4°, 46%, 74%.

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