PINKS

The Bluff

#FFC6C2

RGB 255, 198, 194 · HSL 4°, 100%, 88% · CMYK 0, 22, 24, 0

The Bluff is #FFC6C2 in HEX — rgb(255, 198, 194), hsl(4°, 100%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 24%, 0%).

The Bluff pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 4°, 100%, 88%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FFC6C2

RGB255, 198, 194

HSL4°, 100%, 88%

HSV4°, 24%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 24, 0

Decimal16762562

CSS RGBrgb(255, 198, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 100%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

The Bluff S05H2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Spring Rose K-660

ΔE 1.2 · #FFC7C5

Dunn-Edwards

Ladylike DE5121

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC3BF

Behr

Apricot Lily 230A-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FFC7C0

Benjamin Moore

Smashing 1303

ΔE 2.1 · #FFC2C0

Valspar

Peach Whisper 1008-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #F9C5C2

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 2.2 · #FAC5BE

PPG

Rosewine 1188-3

ΔE 2.4 · #F7C2BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Tint Of Rose 1085

ΔE 2.8 · #FFCBC9

Sherwin-Williams

Bella Pink SW6596

ΔE 5.8 · #F1C6C4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.4 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 9.4 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 14.2 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 17.8 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 21.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#FFC6C2

#C2FBFF

Analogous

#FFC2DC

#FFC6C2

#FFE4C2

Triadic

#FFC6C2

#C2FFC6

#C6C2FF

Split-Complementary

#FFC6C2

#C2FFE4

#C2DCFF

Tetradic

#FFC6C2

#DCFFC2

#C2FBFF

#E4C2FF

Monochromatic

#FF3729

#FF7E75

#FFC6C2

#FFE7E5

Rectangle

#FFC6C2

#FBFFC2

#C2FBFF

#C6C2FF

Compound

#FFC6C2

#FFE4C2

#C2FBFF

#C2DCFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD1CE

#FCDFDD

#FCEEED

Darker

#FF7268

#F71000

#900A00

Saturation

#EAD8D7

#FFC6C2

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC6C2

#E1DBC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC6C2

#D1D1C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC6C2

#FEC7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

The Bluff 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

#FFC1AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC6C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC6D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#8BEBF2

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: #FFC6C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC6C2;

CSS Variable

--color-the-bluff: #FFC6C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-bluff': '#FFC6C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC6C2] text-[#FFC6C2]

SCSS

$the-bluff: #FFC6C2;

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#FEC1BF · ΔE 2.3

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#F3BCBA · ΔE 3.9

Perky Peach

#FFC0B7 · ΔE 4.2

Mixed Fruit

#FFBEB8 · ΔE 4.2

Blushing Brilliance

#F8C9C0 · ΔE 4.5

Newborn Baby

#FFC1B6 · ΔE 4.7

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#EEC0BA · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC6C2?

#FFC6C2 is The Bluff, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC6C2 warm or cool?

The Bluff reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with The Bluff?

The Bluff 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 The Bluff?

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

Where can I download The Bluff?

You can download The Bluff 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 The Bluff?

The hex code is #FFC6C2. In RGB it's 255, 198, 194, and in HSL it's 4°, 100%, 88%.

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