REDS

Rose Taupe

#905D5D

RGB 144, 93, 93 · HSL 0°, 22%, 46% · CMYK 0, 35, 35, 44

Rose Taupe is #905D5D in HEX — rgb(144, 93, 93), hsl(0°, 22%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 35%, 44%).

Rose Taupe pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 22%, 46%. 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#905D5D

RGB144, 93, 93

HSL0°, 22%, 46%

HSV0°, 35%, 56%

CMYK0, 35, 35, 44

Decimal9461085

CSS RGBrgb(144, 93, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 22%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 1.4 · #8E5E5E

PPG

Barn Door 1055-6

ΔE 1.7 · #8E5959

Benjamin Moore

Fading 1258

ΔE 2.2 · #8D5A57

Vista Paint

Abra Cadabra C-79

ΔE 2.5 · #956164

Dulux

Roulette S03E7

ΔE 2.6 · #97615F

Behr

Carpe Diem MQ1-16

ΔE 2.8 · #905859

Hallman-Lindsay

Abra Cadabra 80

ΔE 3 · #966165

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 4.6 · #995D62

Valspar

Earth Rouge 1007-7A

ΔE 5.1 · #825551

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.2 · #835C5F

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 8.5 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.1 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14.3 · #6F595D

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 15.5 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 18.2 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#905D5D

#5B8F8F

Analogous

#8F5B75

#905D5D

#8F755B

Triadic

#905D5D

#5B8F5B

#5B5B8F

Split-Complementary

#905D5D

#5B8F75

#5B758F

Tetradic

#905D5D

#758F5B

#5B8F8F

#755B8F

Monochromatic

#322020

#603E3E

#905D5D

#B18686

#CFB4B4

Rectangle

#905D5D

#8F8F5B

#5B8F8F

#5B5B8F

Compound

#905D5D

#8F755B

#5B8F8F

#5B758F

Variations

Lighter

#A97979

#BC9D9D

#D6C7C7

Darker

#744848

#503131

#2F1C1C

Saturation

#7D6E6E

#8F5B5B

#BD2E2E

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

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#905D5D

#76725C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#905D5D

#68685D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#905D5D

#8F5E61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Taupe 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

#AB7261

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#905D5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#997785

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B7D7D

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: #905D5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #905D5D;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-taupe: #905D5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-taupe': '#905D5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#905D5D] text-[#905D5D]

SCSS

$rose-taupe: #905D5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #905D5D?

#905D5D is Rose Taupe, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #905D5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Taupe?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Taupe?

Rose Taupe 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 Rose Taupe?

You can download Rose Taupe 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 Rose Taupe?

The hex code is #905D5D. In RGB it's 144, 93, 93, and in HSL it's 0°, 22%, 46%.

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