REDS

Mesa Pink

#DDB1A8

RGB 221, 177, 168 · HSL 10°, 44%, 76% · CMYK 0, 20, 24, 13

Mesa Pink is #DDB1A8 in HEX — rgb(221, 177, 168), hsl(10°, 44%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 24%, 13%).

Mesa Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 44%, 76%. 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#DDB1A8

RGB221, 177, 168

HSL10°, 44%, 76%

HSV10°, 24%, 87%

CMYK0, 20, 24, 13

Decimal14528936

CSS RGBrgb(221, 177, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 44%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mesa Pink 1058-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rosetta 038

ΔE 1.6 · #DFB5AB

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

ΔE 1.9 · #E3B4AA

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 2.8 · #E3B5A8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 2.8 · #DFB5B0

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 3.5 · #E6B4AF

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 3.6 · #E2BAAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 3.9 · #DCAF9F

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 4.4 · #EBBCB3

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 4.8 · #E2BCAE

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 5.2 · #E2BEB4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.8 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.8 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 15.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#DDB1A8

#A7D4DD

Analogous

#DDA7B9

#DDB1A8

#DDCBA7

Triadic

#DDB1A8

#A7DDB0

#B0A7DD

Split-Complementary

#DDB1A8

#A7DDCB

#A7B9DD

Tetradic

#DDB1A8

#B9DDA7

#A7D4DD

#CBA7DD

Monochromatic

#A95342

#C77E70

#DDB1A8

#F2E1DE

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#DDB1A8

#D4DDA7

#A7D4DD

#B0A7DD

Compound

#DDB1A8

#DDCBA7

#A7D4DD

#A7B9DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4C0B8

#E8D1CD

#F0E5E3

Darker

#C97C6D

#9E4837

#5D291F

Saturation

#CABCBA

#DDB0A7

#EEA496

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDB1A8

#C7C1A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDB1A8

#B9B9A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDB1A8

#DCB1B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mesa Pink 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

#E5B199

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDB1A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B6BD

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.

#83BBC6

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: #DDB1A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDB1A8;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa-pink: #DDB1A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa-pink': '#DDB1A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDB1A8] text-[#DDB1A8]

SCSS

$mesa-pink: #DDB1A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDB1A8?

#DDB1A8 is Mesa Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DDB1A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Mesa Pink?

Mesa Pink 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 Mesa Pink?

You can download Mesa Pink 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 Mesa Pink?

The hex code is #DDB1A8. In RGB it's 221, 177, 168, and in HSL it's 10°, 44%, 76%.

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