Chalky Blush Linen

#c7b8bd

Notes

Chalky Blush Linen (#C7B8BD) is a soft red with a warm character. It leans warm, pulling light toward red, orange, and yellow. Naturally inviting, it suits editorial and hospitality contexts. Its HSL profile (340°, 12%, 75%) places it in the muted band at a light lightness. It works as a background wash, large-area fill, or soft illustration tone. Add a darker ink of the same hue when you need type over it. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#c7b8bd

RGB

rgb(199, 184, 189)

HSL

hsl(340, 12%, 75%)