REDS

Robeson Rose

#654F50

RGB 101, 79, 80 · HSL 357°, 12%, 35% · CMYK 0, 22, 21, 60

Robeson Rose is #654F50 in HEX — rgb(101, 79, 80), hsl(357°, 12%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 21%, 60%).

Robeson Rose pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 12%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#654F50

RGB101, 79, 80

HSL357°, 12%, 35%

HSV357°, 22%, 40%

CMYK0, 22, 21, 60

Decimal6639440

CSS RGBrgb(101, 79, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 12%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Robeson Rose S02B7

Exact match

Behr

Ripe Fig UL100-2

ΔE 2.2 · #684F53

Valspar

Purple Earth 1004-7A

ΔE 2.6 · #6B5457

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 3.2 · #5F4947

Benjamin Moore

Fresco 1253

ΔE 3.3 · #604F4C

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 3.3 · #5F4F4D

PPG

Mustang 1015-7

ΔE 3.5 · #5E4A47

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 4.1 · #6C5652

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 4.1 · #6D595A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 4.6 · #6F595D

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 5.8 · #60544F

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 6 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.5 · #534644

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.9 · #575757

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 11.6 · #4E3B31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#654F50

#4F6463

Analogous

#644F5A

#654F50

#64584F

Triadic

#654F50

#50644F

#4F5064

Split-Complementary

#654F50

#4F6458

#4F5A64

Tetradic

#654F50

#5A644F

#4F6463

#584F64

Monochromatic

#0E0B0B

#392D2D

#654F50

#8F7072

#B09B9C

Rectangle

#654F50

#64634F

#4F6463

#4F5064

Compound

#654F50

#64584F

#4F6463

#4F5A64

Variations

Lighter

#896C6D

#A69192

#CAC0C1

Darker

#503E3F

#382B2B

#211919

Saturation

#5C5656

#644F50

#8B272C

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

7.53:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#654F50

#595750

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#654F50

#535350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#654F50

#645051

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Robeson Rose 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

#8B6857

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#654F50

Daylight 5500K

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

#786D7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#395F5D

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #654F50;

CSS — background

background-color: #654F50;

CSS Variable

--color-robeson-rose: #654F50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'robeson-rose': '#654F50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#654F50] text-[#654F50]

SCSS

$robeson-rose: #654F50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #654F50?

#654F50 is Robeson Rose, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #654F50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Robeson Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Robeson Rose?

Robeson Rose 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 Robeson Rose?

You can download Robeson 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 Robeson Rose?

The hex code is #654F50. In RGB it's 101, 79, 80, and in HSL it's 357°, 12%, 35%.

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