REDS

Dozen Roses

#803F3F

RGB 128, 63, 63 · HSL 0°, 34%, 37% · CMYK 0, 51, 51, 50

Dozen Roses is #803F3F in HEX — rgb(128, 63, 63), hsl(0°, 34%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 51%, 50%).

Dozen Roses pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 34%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#803F3F

RGB128, 63, 63

HSL0°, 34%, 37%

HSV0°, 51%, 50%

CMYK0, 51, 51, 50

Decimal8404799

CSS RGBrgb(128, 63, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 34%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dozen Roses UL110-21

ΔE 1.2 · #7E3C3D

Vista Paint

Prado Red K-688

ΔE 2.4 · #7F3E42

Dulux

Wild Berry S03G9

ΔE 2.7 · #7E3A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 2.7 · #7F4340

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 3.3 · #804045

Benjamin Moore

Dinner AF-300

ΔE 3.4 · #773738

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 3.4 · #85443F

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 3.4 · #86423E

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 3.9 · #7E3738

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 5.2 · #7D3436

Sherwin-Williams

Crabby Apple SW7592

ΔE 5.2 · #753531

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 6 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.8 · #67272A

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 11.2 · #642424

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 16.8 · #8D5033

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

#803F3F

#3E7E7E

Analogous

#7E3E5E

#803F3F

#7E5E3E

Triadic

#803F3F

#3E7E3E

#3E3E7E

Split-Complementary

#803F3F

#3E7E5E

#3E5E7E

Tetradic

#803F3F

#5E7E3E

#3E7E7E

#5E3E7E

Monochromatic

#180C0C

#4B2525

#803F3F

#AE5B5B

#C78E8E

Rectangle

#803F3F

#7E7E3E

#3E7E7E

#3E3E7E

Compound

#803F3F

#7E5E3E

#3E7E7E

#3E5E7E

Variations

Lighter

#A95353

#BA8383

#D4B9B9

Darker

#663131

#472020

#2A1212

Saturation

#685555

#7E3E3E

#9E1F1F

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#803F3F

#625C3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#803F3F

#4F4F3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#803F3F

#7F4145

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dozen Roses 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

#9F5C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#803F3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D616F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#396767

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: #803F3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #803F3F;

CSS Variable

--color-dozen-roses: #803F3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dozen-roses': '#803F3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#803F3F] text-[#803F3F]

SCSS

$dozen-roses: #803F3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #803F3F?

#803F3F is Dozen Roses, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #803F3F warm or cool?

Dozen Roses reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dozen Roses?

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

What colors pair well with Dozen Roses?

Dozen Roses 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 Dozen Roses?

You can download Dozen Roses 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 Dozen Roses?

The hex code is #803F3F. In RGB it's 128, 63, 63, and in HSL it's 0°, 34%, 37%.

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