REDS

Pale Blush

#DFAFA4

RGB 223, 175, 164 · HSL 11°, 48%, 76% · CMYK 0, 22, 26, 13

Pale Blush is #DFAFA4 in HEX — rgb(223, 175, 164), hsl(11°, 48%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 26%, 13%).

Pale Blush pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 48%, 76%. 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#DFAFA4

RGB223, 175, 164

HSL11°, 48%, 76%

HSV11°, 26%, 87%

CMYK0, 22, 26, 13

Decimal14659492

CSS RGBrgb(223, 175, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 48%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

ΔE 1.9 · #E3B4AA

PPG

Mesa Pink 1058-4

ΔE 2.1 · #DDB1A8

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 2.3 · #E3B5A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 2.8 · #DCAF9F

Vista Paint

Warm Sands K-1100

ΔE 3 · #D7A99B

Benjamin Moore

Peach 1199

ΔE 3.1 · #E5B6A7

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 3.9 · #E6B4AF

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.4 · #D6A496

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 4.9 · #EBBCB3

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 5.2 · #DDA896

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.4 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.6 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 16.6 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 17.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#DFAFA4

#A4D4DF

Analogous

#DFA4B7

#DFAFA4

#DFCDA4

Triadic

#DFAFA4

#A4DFAF

#AFA4DF

Split-Complementary

#DFAFA4

#A4DFCD

#A4B7DF

Tetradic

#DFAFA4

#B7DFA4

#A4D4DF

#CDA4DF

Monochromatic

#AE523D

#CB7D6C

#DFAFA4

#F3E1DD

#F8EEEC

Rectangle

#DFAFA4

#D4DFA4

#A4D4DF

#AFA4DF

Compound

#DFAFA4

#DFCDA4

#A4D4DF

#A4B7DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6BFB7

#E9D1CB

#F1E5E2

Darker

#CD7B69

#A34732

#60281C

Saturation

#CBBCB9

#DFAFA4

#EFA595

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFAFA4

#C7C0A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFAFA4

#B8B8A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFAFA4

#DEAEB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pale Blush 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

#E7B096

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFAFA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4B5BA

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.

#80BCCA

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: #DFAFA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFAFA4;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-blush: #DFAFA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-blush': '#DFAFA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFAFA4] text-[#DFAFA4]

SCSS

$pale-blush: #DFAFA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFAFA4?

#DFAFA4 is Pale Blush, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DFAFA4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Blush?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Blush?

Pale Blush 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 Blush?

You can download Pale Blush 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 Blush?

The hex code is #DFAFA4. In RGB it's 223, 175, 164, and in HSL it's 11°, 48%, 76%.

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