REDS

Rosy Sandstone

#775755

RGB 119, 87, 85 · HSL 4°, 17%, 40% · CMYK 0, 27, 29, 53

Rosy Sandstone is #775755 in HEX — rgb(119, 87, 85), hsl(4°, 17%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 29%, 53%).

Rosy Sandstone pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 17%, 40%. 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#775755

RGB119, 87, 85

HSL4°, 17%, 40%

HSV4°, 29%, 47%

CMYK0, 27, 29, 53

Decimal7821141

CSS RGBrgb(119, 87, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 17%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosy Sandstone MQ1-53

Exact match

Dulux

Musk Deer S03D7

ΔE 2.4 · #7E5A58

Valspar

Berry Butter 2010-8

ΔE 2.6 · #7D5955

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Cone DE6048

ΔE 3.1 · #765952

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 3.9 · #7A5F5A

Vista Paint

Madder C-1321

ΔE 4.8 · #764F52

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 4.9 · #835C5F

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-420

ΔE 5.1 · #6E5955

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.1 · #6F595D

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 6.2 · #754C50

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.3 · #7B584C

PPG

Chocolate Eclair 1054-7

ΔE 6.4 · #674848

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.6 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.7 · #6D4247

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 10.8 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#775755

#557577

Analogous

#775564

#775755

#776855

Triadic

#775755

#557757

#575577

Split-Complementary

#775755

#557768

#556477

Tetradic

#775755

#647755

#557577

#685577

Monochromatic

#1E1615

#4B3635

#775755

#A07B79

#C0A7A5

Rectangle

#775755

#757755

#557577

#575577

Compound

#775755

#776855

#557577

#556477

Variations

Lighter

#997370

#B09896

#D0C4C3

Darker

#604543

#432F2E

#271B1A

Saturation

#6B6161

#775755

#A2322A

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

6.40:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#775755

#676355

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#775755

#5D5D55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#775755

#765759

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rosy Sandstone 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

#996E5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#775755

Daylight 5500K

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

#86737F

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.

#41696C

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: #775755;

CSS — background

background-color: #775755;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-sandstone: #775755;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-sandstone': '#775755' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#775755] text-[#775755]

SCSS

$rosy-sandstone: #775755;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #775755?

#775755 is Rosy Sandstone, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #775755 warm or cool?

Rosy Sandstone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rosy Sandstone?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Sandstone?

Rosy Sandstone 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 Rosy Sandstone?

You can download Rosy Sandstone 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 Rosy Sandstone?

The hex code is #775755. In RGB it's 119, 87, 85, and in HSL it's 4°, 17%, 40%.

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