REDS

Pale Chestnut

#DDADAF

RGB 221, 173, 175 · HSL 358°, 41%, 77% · CMYK 0, 22, 21, 13

Pale Chestnut is #DDADAF in HEX — rgb(221, 173, 175), hsl(358°, 41%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 21%, 13%).

Pale Chestnut pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 41%, 77%. 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#DDADAF

RGB221, 173, 175

HSL358°, 41%, 77%

HSV358°, 22%, 87%

CMYK0, 22, 21, 13

Decimal14527919

CSS RGBrgb(221, 173, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 41%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Stock S03F3

ΔE 1 · #DDABAD

Behr

Flowerpot S180-3

ΔE 1.3 · #DBADAD

Valspar

Champagne Blush 1008-6B

ΔE 2.2 · #E4B2B5

Vista Paint

Spring Cheer K-692

ΔE 2.3 · #DAABB1

Benjamin Moore

Engagement 1277

ΔE 2.5 · #E5B3B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Moon Goddess 90

ΔE 3.3 · #D8A7AE

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 3.6 · #E9B3B4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.5 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 4.8 · #DFB5B0

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Colored SW6303

ΔE 4.8 · #DCB6B5

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 5.7 · #DBB7BB

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 8.3 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.8 · #B6A39C

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 19.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 19.6 · #FAA495

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#DDADAF

#ACDCDB

Analogous

#DCACC6

#DDADAF

#DCC3AC

Triadic

#DDADAF

#AEDCAC

#ACAEDC

Split-Complementary

#DDADAF

#ACDCC3

#ACC6DC

Tetradic

#DDADAF

#C6DCAC

#ACDCDB

#C3ACDC

Monochromatic

#A9474A

#C67679

#DDADAF

#F3E2E3

#F7EDED

Rectangle

#DDADAF

#DCDBAC

#ACDCDB

#ACAEDC

Compound

#DDADAF

#DCC3AC

#ACDCDB

#ACC6DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3BDBE

#E8D0D0

#F0E5E5

Darker

#C77376

#9D3B3F

#5C2123

Saturation

#CCBDBE

#DCACAE

#EE9B9E

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDADAF

#C3BFAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDADAF

#B6B6AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDADAF

#DCAEB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pale Chestnut 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

#E5AE9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDADAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B3C3

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.

#88C6C4

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: #DDADAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDADAF;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-chestnut: #DDADAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-chestnut': '#DDADAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDADAF] text-[#DDADAF]

SCSS

$pale-chestnut: #DDADAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDADAF?

#DDADAF is Pale Chestnut, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DDADAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Chestnut?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Chestnut?

Pale Chestnut 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 Pale Chestnut?

You can download Pale Chestnut 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 Pale Chestnut?

The hex code is #DDADAF. In RGB it's 221, 173, 175, and in HSL it's 358°, 41%, 77%.

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