PINKS

Scandalous Rose

#DFBDD0

RGB 223, 189, 208 · HSL 326°, 35%, 81% · CMYK 0, 15, 7, 13

Scandalous Rose is #DFBDD0 in HEX — rgb(223, 189, 208), hsl(326°, 35%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 7%, 13%).

Scandalous Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 35%, 81%. 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#DFBDD0

RGB223, 189, 208

HSL326°, 35%, 81%

HSV326°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 7, 13

Decimal14663120

CSS RGBrgb(223, 189, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 35%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Noteworthy 1204

ΔE 1.8 · #D9BACC

Vista Paint

Noteworthy C-1203

ΔE 2.3 · #D7B8CB

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 2.4 · #E3C0CF

Valspar

Candy Ice 1005-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #E4C2D1

Dulux

Favourite Lady S47G1

ΔE 3 · #E3C5D7

Benjamin Moore

Baby's 1368

ΔE 3.1 · #E3C5D6

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 3.5 · #D8B7CF

Behr

Cherubic S150-1

ΔE 4.3 · #ECC8D9

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 5.1 · #DEC2DD

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 6.1 · #CDBACB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.6 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFBDD0

#BEE0CC

Analogous

#DDBEE0

#DFBDD0

#E0BEC0

Triadic

#DFBDD0

#D1E0BE

#BED1E0

Split-Complementary

#DFBDD0

#C0E0BE

#BEE0DD

Tetradic

#DFBDD0

#E0DDBE

#BEE0CC

#BEC0E0

Monochromatic

#AE5688

#C78AAC

#DFBDD0

#F7EEF3

Rectangle

#DFBDD0

#E0CCBE

#BEE0CC

#BED1E0

Compound

#DFBDD0

#E0BEC0

#BEE0CC

#BEE0DD

Variations

Lighter

#E6CBDA

#EBD9E3

#F2EAEF

Darker

#C684AA

#9D4677

#5D2746

Saturation

#D4C9CF

#E0BED1

#EFAED3

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFBDD0

#CACBD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFBDD0

#C3C3CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFBDD0

#DDC1C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Scandalous Rose 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

#E7BAB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFBDD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4BFDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#98C7AC

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DFBDD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFBDD0;

CSS Variable

--color-scandalous-rose: #DFBDD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scandalous-rose': '#DFBDD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFBDD0] text-[#DFBDD0]

SCSS

$scandalous-rose: #DFBDD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFBDD0?

#DFBDD0 is Scandalous Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFBDD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scandalous Rose?

Scandalous Rose 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 Scandalous Rose?

Scandalous Rose pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Scandalous Rose?

You can download Scandalous Rose 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 Scandalous Rose?

The hex code is #DFBDD0. In RGB it's 223, 189, 208, and in HSL it's 326°, 35%, 81%.

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