REDS

Pentalon

#DBB2BC

RGB 219, 178, 188 · HSL 345°, 36%, 78% · CMYK 0, 19, 14, 14

Pentalon is #DBB2BC in HEX — rgb(219, 178, 188), hsl(345°, 36%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 14%, 14%).

Pentalon pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 36%, 78%. 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#DBB2BC

RGB219, 178, 188

HSL345°, 36%, 78%

HSV345°, 19%, 86%

CMYK0, 19, 14, 14

Decimal14398140

CSS RGBrgb(219, 178, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 36%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pentalon S01F2

ΔE 0.5 · #DBB2BD

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 2 · #D7ADB9

Behr

Castilian Pink S170-3

ΔE 2 · #D6B2BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

ΔE 2.4 · #D5AFB6

PPG

Love In A Mist 1050-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E1B9C2

Vista Paint

Shrub Rose K-1156

ΔE 2.8 · #D6B3BA

Valspar

Sweety Pie 1008-4B

ΔE 3.6 · #E7B8C1

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 3.8 · #DBB7BB

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 5.1 · #D2B6BE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.5 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 8 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 9.4 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.2 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 13.3 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18 · #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

#DBB2BC

#B3DBD1

Analogous

#DBB3D1

#DBB2BC

#DBBDB3

Triadic

#DBB2BC

#BDDBB3

#B3BDDB

Split-Complementary

#DBB2BC

#B3DBBD

#B3D1DB

Tetradic

#DBB2BC

#D1DBB3

#B3DBD1

#BDB3DB

Monochromatic

#A64E64

#C37F90

#DBB2BC

#F4E7EA

#F7EEF0

Rectangle

#DBB2BC

#DBD1B3

#B3DBD1

#B3BDDB

Compound

#DBB2BC

#DBBDB3

#B3DBD1

#B3D1DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C2CA

#E8D3D8

#F0E6E9

Darker

#C37B8D

#994258

#5A2532

Saturation

#CDC1C4

#DBB3BD

#EDA1B4

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB2BC

#C4C2BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB2BC

#BABABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB2BC

#D9B5B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pentalon 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

#E4B2A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB2BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B7CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#8FC3B6

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: #DBB2BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB2BC;

CSS Variable

--color-pentalon: #DBB2BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pentalon': '#DBB2BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB2BC] text-[#DBB2BC]

SCSS

$pentalon: #DBB2BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB2BC?

#DBB2BC is Pentalon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB2BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pentalon?

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

What colors pair well with Pentalon?

Pentalon 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 Pentalon?

You can download Pentalon 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 Pentalon?

The hex code is #DBB2BC. In RGB it's 219, 178, 188, and in HSL it's 345°, 36%, 78%.

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