Sheer Breath past Charming

#deb8ac RGB(222,184,172)

About this color

Sheer Breath past Charming occupies the light, moderate end of the red spectrum, defined by its coordinates #deb8ac — RGB(222, 184, 172).

#deb8acRGB(222, 184, 172)

HSL 14° · 43% saturation · 77% lightness

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Psychology

Lighter reds lean playful and energetic, evoking warmth, appetite and optimism.

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History

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

In design practice, this light shade works best as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

🔴 Red 🪶 Matte 🔥 Warm

Color formats

Name

Sheer Breath past Charming

HEX

#deb8ac

RGB

rgb(222,184,172)

RGB%

rgb(87.1%,72.2%,67.5%)