PINKS

Pentalon

#DBB2BD

RGB 219, 178, 189 · HSL 344°, 36%, 78% · CMYK 0, 19, 14, 14

Pentalon is #DBB2BD in HEX — rgb(219, 178, 189), hsl(344°, 36%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 14%, 14%).

Pentalon pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 36%, 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#DBB2BD

RGB219, 178, 189

HSL344°, 36%, 78%

HSV344°, 19%, 86%

CMYK0, 19, 14, 14

Decimal14398141

CSS RGBrgb(219, 178, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 36%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pentalon S01F2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 1.8 · #D7ADB9

Behr

Bridal Rose 170E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #DBB6C1

PPG

Mauvelous 1044-4

ΔE 2.6 · #D6B3C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

ΔE 2.7 · #D5AFB6

Vista Paint

Shrub Rose K-1156

ΔE 3.1 · #D6B3BA

Valspar

Sweety Pie 1008-4B

ΔE 3.7 · #E7B8C1

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 4.3 · #DBB7BB

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 5.2 · #D2B6BE

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.8 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 8.6 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 9.8 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 13.3 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.2 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBB2BD

#B3DBD0

Analogous

#DBB3D2

#DBB2BD

#DBBCB3

Triadic

#DBB2BD

#BDDBB3

#B3BDDB

Split-Complementary

#DBB2BD

#B3DBBC

#B3D2DB

Tetradic

#DBB2BD

#D2DBB3

#B3DBD0

#BCB3DB

Monochromatic

#A64E66

#C37F91

#DBB2BD

#F4E7EA

#F7EEF0

Rectangle

#DBB2BD

#DBD0B3

#B3DBD0

#B3BDDB

Compound

#DBB2BD

#DBBCB3

#B3DBD0

#B3D2DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C2CB

#E8D3D9

#F0E6E9

Darker

#C37B8E

#994259

#5A2533

Saturation

#CDC1C4

#DBB3BD

#EDA1B5

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB2BD

#C3C2BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB2BD

#BABABC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB2BD

#D9B5B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pentalon 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

#E4B2A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB2BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B7CD

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.

#8FC3B5

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: #DBB2BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB2BD;

CSS Variable

--color-pentalon: #DBB2BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pentalon': '#DBB2BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB2BD] text-[#DBB2BD]

SCSS

$pentalon: #DBB2BD;

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Pink Attraction

#D8B4B5 · ΔE 5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB2BD?

#DBB2BD is Pentalon, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB2BD 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pentalon?

Pentalon pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. 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 #DBB2BD. In RGB it's 219, 178, 189, and in HSL it's 344°, 36%, 78%.

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