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Rose Hip

#DBB9B6

RGB 219, 185, 182 · HSL 5°, 34%, 79% · CMYK 0, 16, 17, 14

Rose Hip is #DBB9B6 in HEX — rgb(219, 185, 182), hsl(5°, 34%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 17%, 14%).

Rose Hip pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 34%, 79%. 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#DBB9B6

RGB219, 185, 182

HSL5°, 34%, 79%

HSV5°, 17%, 86%

CMYK0, 16, 17, 14

Decimal14399926

CSS RGBrgb(219, 185, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 34%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rose Hip 1055-3

Exact match

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 1.2 · #DFBBB8

Behr

Canyon Trail 230E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D8B6B5

Dulux

Lilac Paradise S03E2

ΔE 1.6 · #DCBABA

Sherwin-Williams

Appleblossom SW0076

ΔE 1.9 · #DAB5B4

Vista Paint

O Fortuna C-69

ΔE 2.4 · #E0B8B5

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 2.5 · #D9B5B6

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 2.8 · #E1B8B5

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 3.6 · #DFB5B0

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 3.8 · #DBB7BB

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 5 · #ECC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.7 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.8 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 10 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#DBB9B6

#B7D9DC

Analogous

#DCB7C6

#DBB9B6

#DCCCB7

Triadic

#DBB9B6

#B7DCBA

#BAB7DC

Split-Complementary

#DBB9B6

#B7DCCC

#B7C6DC

Tetradic

#DBB9B6

#C6DCB7

#B7D9DC

#CCB7DC

Monochromatic

#A75A52

#C28984

#DBB9B6

#F5EBEA

#F7EFEE

Rectangle

#DBB9B6

#D9DCB7

#B7D9DC

#BAB7DC

Compound

#DBB9B6

#DCCCB7

#B7D9DC

#B7C6DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C8C6

#E8D7D6

#F1E9E8

Darker

#C38580

#984C45

#5A2B27

Saturation

#CFC5C4

#DCBAB7

#EDACA6

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB9B6

#C9C5B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB9B6

#BFBFB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB9B6

#DAB9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Hip 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

#E4B7A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB9B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BCC8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#93BFC3

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: #DBB9B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB9B6;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-hip: #DBB9B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-hip': '#DBB9B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB9B6] text-[#DBB9B6]

SCSS

$rose-hip: #DBB9B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB9B6?

#DBB9B6 is Rose Hip, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB9B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Hip?

Rose Hip 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 Rose Hip?

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

Where can I download Rose Hip?

You can download Rose Hip 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 Rose Hip?

The hex code is #DBB9B6. In RGB it's 219, 185, 182, and in HSL it's 5°, 34%, 79%.

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