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Blood Rose

#73404D

RGB 115, 64, 77 · HSL 345°, 28%, 35% · CMYK 0, 44, 33, 55

Blood Rose is #73404D in HEX — rgb(115, 64, 77), hsl(345°, 28%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 33%, 55%).

Blood Rose pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 28%, 35%. 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#73404D

RGB115, 64, 77

HSL345°, 28%, 35%

HSV345°, 44%, 45%

CMYK0, 44, 33, 55

Decimal7553101

CSS RGBrgb(115, 64, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 28%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Exotica C-107

ΔE 2.3 · #78424D

Benjamin Moore

Carter CW-355

ΔE 2.5 · #744551

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 2.5 · #743E4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 2.9 · #7A424E

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 3.2 · #71424A

Dulux

Paris Pink S48E8

ΔE 3.2 · #7A4656

Behr

Leather Bound 170F-7

ΔE 5.3 · #66353F

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5.4 · #82495A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.5 · #6D4247

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 5.5 · #723941

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 5.7 · #673649

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.5 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.6 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.3 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 18.1 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#73404D

#407266

Analogous

#724066

#73404D

#724D40

Triadic

#73404D

#4D7240

#404D72

Split-Complementary

#73404D

#40724D

#406672

Tetradic

#73404D

#667240

#407266

#4D4072

Monochromatic

#10090B

#41252C

#73404D

#A35C6E

#BF8D99

Rectangle

#73404D

#726640

#407266

#404D72

Compound

#73404D

#724D40

#407266

#406672

Variations

Lighter

#9D5869

#B38490

#D0BABF

Darker

#5C323D

#40222A

#261318

Saturation

#615256

#72404D

#92203D

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

8.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#73404D

#59574C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73404D

#4C4C4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73404D

#714445

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Blood 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

#965D55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73404D

Daylight 5500K

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

#836279

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#395F55

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: #73404D;

CSS — background

background-color: #73404D;

CSS Variable

--color-blood-rose: #73404D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blood-rose': '#73404D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73404D] text-[#73404D]

SCSS

$blood-rose: #73404D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73404D?

#73404D is Blood Rose, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #73404D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blood Rose?

Blood 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 Blood Rose?

Blood 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 Blood Rose?

You can download Blood 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 Blood Rose?

The hex code is #73404D. In RGB it's 115, 64, 77, and in HSL it's 345°, 28%, 35%.

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