REDS

Babe

#DC7B7C

RGB 220, 123, 124 · HSL 359°, 58%, 67% · CMYK 0, 44, 44, 14

Babe is #DC7B7C in HEX — rgb(220, 123, 124), hsl(359°, 58%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 44%, 14%).

Babe pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 58%, 67%. 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#DC7B7C

RGB220, 123, 124

HSL359°, 58%, 67%

HSV359°, 44%, 86%

CMYK0, 44, 44, 14

Decimal14449532

CSS RGBrgb(220, 123, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 58%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Babe S03H6

ΔE 1.7 · #DC7B7F

PPG

Red Cedar 1187-5

ΔE 1.8 · #D87678

Valspar

Rouge Red 1007-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #DD7977

Benjamin Moore

Glamour 2006-40

ΔE 2.8 · #D47979

Behr

Copperleaf 210D-5

ΔE 4 · #D07678

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Valley DE5088

ΔE 4.3 · #EA8386

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 4.8 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 4.9 · #DF8686

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 5.4 · #DD8389

Vista Paint

Sweet Amelia K-666

ΔE 5.5 · #DD8489

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 5.9 · #EF8988

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 6 · #CD746D

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 6.5 · #D76C6E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.4 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 17.7 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#DC7B7C

#7ADCDA

Analogous

#DC7AAC

#DC7B7C

#DCA97A

Triadic

#DC7B7C

#7CDC7A

#7A7CDC

Split-Complementary

#DC7B7C

#7ADCA9

#7AACDC

Tetradic

#DC7B7C

#ACDC7A

#7ADCDA

#A97ADC

Monochromatic

#952829

#CC3E40

#DC7B7C

#ECB6B7

#FAEBEB

Rectangle

#DC7B7C

#DCDA7A

#7ADCDA

#7A7CDC

Compound

#DC7B7C

#DCA97A

#7ADCDA

#7AACDC

Variations

Lighter

#E39596

#E5B4B4

#EED6D6

Darker

#D14143

#9A2224

#5B1213

Saturation

#B99C9D

#DC7A7C

#ED686B

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC7B7C

#ADA57A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC7B7C

#92927C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC7B7C

#DA7E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Babe 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

#E48978

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC7B7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D28E9C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#5BC7C6

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: #DC7B7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC7B7C;

CSS Variable

--color-babe: #DC7B7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'babe': '#DC7B7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC7B7C] text-[#DC7B7C]

SCSS

$babe: #DC7B7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC7B7C?

#DC7B7C is Babe, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC7B7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Babe?

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

What colors pair well with Babe?

Babe 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 Babe?

You can download Babe 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 Babe?

The hex code is #DC7B7C. In RGB it's 220, 123, 124, and in HSL it's 359°, 58%, 67%.

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