REDS

Victorian Rose

#966B6F

RGB 150, 107, 111 · HSL 354°, 17%, 50% · CMYK 0, 29, 26, 41

Victorian Rose is #966B6F in HEX — rgb(150, 107, 111), hsl(354°, 17%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 26%, 41%).

Victorian Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 17%, 50%. 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#966B6F

RGB150, 107, 111

HSL354°, 17%, 50%

HSV354°, 29%, 59%

CMYK0, 29, 26, 41

Decimal9857903

CSS RGBrgb(150, 107, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 17%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 1.6 · #996C6E

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 2.3 · #9A6F70

Dulux

Deadlock S02E6

ΔE 2.4 · #8F666B

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 2.6 · #926C6D

Behr

Regal Rose QE-05

ΔE 2.7 · #9B7275

Vista Paint

Roseland C-1325

ΔE 3.1 · #926566

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 3.1 · #926566

PPG

Moody Mauve 18-21

ΔE 4.3 · #A37379

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 4.9 · #9D777C

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 6.6 · #835C5F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 8 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.7 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.4 · #A47D90

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 19.5 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#966B6F

#6A9591

Analogous

#956A84

#966B6F

#957B6A

Triadic

#966B6F

#6E956A

#6A6E95

Split-Complementary

#966B6F

#6A957B

#6A8495

Tetradic

#966B6F

#84956A

#6A9591

#7B6A95

Monochromatic

#3C2A2C

#684A4D

#966B6F

#B5979A

#D5C3C5

Rectangle

#966B6F

#95916A

#6A9591

#6A6E95

Compound

#966B6F

#957B6A

#6A9591

#6A8495

Variations

Lighter

#AA888B

#BEA7AA

#D8CDCE

Darker

#785457

#53393C

#312122

Saturation

#86797A

#956A6E

#CA3544

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

4.54:1

vs Black

4.63:1

Deuteranopia

#966B6F

#7F7C6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#966B6F

#74746E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#966B6F

#956D6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Victorian Rose 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

#B07D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#966B6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D8293

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.

#518782

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #966B6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #966B6F;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian-rose: #966B6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian-rose': '#966B6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#966B6F] text-[#966B6F]

SCSS

$victorian-rose: #966B6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #966B6F?

#966B6F is Victorian Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #966B6F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Victorian Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Victorian Rose?

Victorian Rose 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 Victorian Rose?

You can download Victorian 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 Victorian Rose?

The hex code is #966B6F. In RGB it's 150, 107, 111, and in HSL it's 354°, 17%, 50%.

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