REDS

French Rose

#974253

RGB 151, 66, 83 · HSL 348°, 39%, 43% · CMYK 0, 56, 45, 41

French Rose is #974253 in HEX — rgb(151, 66, 83), hsl(348°, 39%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 45%, 41%).

French Rose pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 39%, 43%. 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#974253

RGB151, 66, 83

HSL348°, 39%, 43%

HSV348°, 56%, 59%

CMYK0, 56, 45, 41

Decimal9912915

CSS RGBrgb(151, 66, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 39%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Rose HDC-CL-04

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Night 1344

ΔE 1.1 · #974051

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 2.2 · #943E4D

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 4.4 · #974953

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 4.9 · #933851

Dulux

Raspberry Fool S01F9

ΔE 4.9 · #8E3646

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 5.3 · #A44A56

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 5.8 · #983D48

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.2 · #994A50

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 6.7 · #9F3A4F

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 7.1 · #8F3841

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.5 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.4 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.9 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.8 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.3 · #AA5842

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

#974253

#439887

Analogous

#98437F

#974253

#985D43

Triadic

#974253

#549843

#435498

Split-Complementary

#974253

#43985D

#437F98

Tetradic

#974253

#7F9843

#439887

#5D4398

Monochromatic

#2E1419

#632C37

#974253

#BE6A7B

#D59FAA

Rectangle

#974253

#988743

#439887

#435498

Compound

#974253

#985D43

#439887

#437F98

Variations

Lighter

#B85D70

#C58B96

#DABEC4

Darker

#7C3442

#56222D

#33131A

Saturation

#7A6166

#984354

#BA2140

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

6.52:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#974253

#6F6A51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#974253

#585851

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#974253

#95484C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

French 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

#B15E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#974253

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E637E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3E7C70

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: #974253;

CSS — background

background-color: #974253;

CSS Variable

--color-french-rose: #974253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-rose': '#974253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#974253] text-[#974253]

SCSS

$french-rose: #974253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #974253?

#974253 is French Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #974253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Rose?

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

What colors pair well with French Rose?

French 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 French Rose?

You can download French 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 French Rose?

The hex code is #974253. In RGB it's 151, 66, 83, and in HSL it's 348°, 39%, 43%.

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