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Hawthorn Rose

#884C5E

RGB 136, 76, 94 · HSL 342°, 28%, 42% · CMYK 0, 44, 31, 47

Hawthorn Rose is #884C5E in HEX — rgb(136, 76, 94), hsl(342°, 28%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 31%, 47%).

Hawthorn Rose pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 28%, 42%. 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#884C5E

RGB136, 76, 94

HSL342°, 28%, 42%

HSV342°, 44%, 53%

CMYK0, 44, 31, 47

Decimal8932446

CSS RGBrgb(136, 76, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 28%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 2 · #82495A

Behr

Wine Not MQ1-2

ΔE 2.7 · #844C5A

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 3.7 · #7E495B

Dulux

Berry Smoothie S48F7

ΔE 3.9 · #885362

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 3.9 · #81465D

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 4.2 · #83455D

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 4.8 · #895460

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 5.3 · #7E4E5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 5.9 · #7A424E

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 6.2 · #794550

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.7 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.8 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 11.5 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.6 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 16.7 · #652F53

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 24.5 · #53372C

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#884C5E

#4D8977

Analogous

#894D7D

#884C5E

#89594D

Triadic

#884C5E

#5F894D

#4D5F89

Split-Complementary

#884C5E

#4D8959

#4D7D89

Tetradic

#884C5E

#7D894D

#4D8977

#594D89

Monochromatic

#27161B

#58323D

#884C5E

#B07385

#CCA4B0

Rectangle

#884C5E

#89774D

#4D8977

#4D5F89

Compound

#884C5E

#89594D

#4D8977

#4D7D89

Variations

Lighter

#AA687B

#BB919E

#D5C1C7

Darker

#6F3C4C

#4D2934

#2D171E

Saturation

#746268

#894D5F

#B02750

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#884C5E

#69675D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#884C5E

#5A5A5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#884C5E

#865152

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hawthorn 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

#A56662

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#884C5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#936B86

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.

#447264

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: #884C5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #884C5E;

CSS Variable

--color-hawthorn-rose: #884C5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hawthorn-rose': '#884C5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#884C5E] text-[#884C5E]

SCSS

$hawthorn-rose: #884C5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #884C5E?

#884C5E is Hawthorn Rose, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #884C5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawthorn Rose?

Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Rose?

Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Rose?

You can download Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Rose?

The hex code is #884C5E. In RGB it's 136, 76, 94, and in HSL it's 342°, 28%, 42%.

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