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Rose Colored

#DCB6B5

RGB 220, 182, 181 · HSL 2°, 36%, 79% · CMYK 0, 17, 18, 14

Rose Colored is #DCB6B5 in HEX — rgb(220, 182, 181), hsl(2°, 36%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 18%, 14%).

Rose Colored pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 36%, 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#DCB6B5

RGB220, 182, 181

HSL2°, 36%, 79%

HSV2°, 18%, 86%

CMYK0, 17, 18, 14

Decimal14464693

CSS RGBrgb(220, 182, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 36%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Colored SW6303

Exact match

Behr

Melted Ice Cream 220E-3

ΔE 1 · #DEB6B4

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 1.4 · #D9B5B6

Vista Paint

O Fortuna C-69

ΔE 1.6 · #E0B8B5

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 1.9 · #E1B8B5

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 2 · #DFBBB8

PPG

Rose Hip 1055-3

ΔE 2 · #DBB9B6

Dulux

Lilac Paradise S03E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DCBABA

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 2.8 · #DFB5B0

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 2.8 · #DBB7BB

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 5.2 · #ECC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.2 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 11.1 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#DCB6B5

#B6DBDD

Analogous

#DDB6C8

#DCB6B5

#DDCBB6

Triadic

#DCB6B5

#B6DDB7

#B7B6DD

Split-Complementary

#DCB6B5

#B6DDCB

#B6C8DD

Tetradic

#DCB6B5

#C8DDB6

#B6DBDD

#CBB6DD

Monochromatic

#AA5350

#C48482

#DCB6B5

#F5EBEA

#F7EEEE

Rectangle

#DCB6B5

#DBDDB6

#B6DBDD

#B7B6DD

Compound

#DCB6B5

#DDCBB6

#B6DBDD

#B6C8DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4C6C5

#E9D6D5

#F1E8E8

Darker

#C5807E

#9B4643

#5B2826

Saturation

#CFC4C4

#DDB7B6

#EEA7A5

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCB6B5

#C8C4B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCB6B5

#BDBDB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCB6B5

#DBB7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Colored 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

#E4B5A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCB6B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BAC7

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.

#92C3C5

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: #DCB6B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCB6B5;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-colored: #DCB6B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-colored': '#DCB6B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCB6B5] text-[#DCB6B5]

SCSS

$rose-colored: #DCB6B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB6B5?

#DCB6B5 is Rose Colored, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCB6B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Colored?

Rose Colored 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 Colored?

Rose Colored 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 Colored?

You can download Rose Colored 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 Colored?

The hex code is #DCB6B5. In RGB it's 220, 182, 181, and in HSL it's 2°, 36%, 79%.

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