REDS

Rose Brocade

#996C6E

RGB 153, 108, 110 · HSL 357°, 18%, 51% · CMYK 0, 29, 28, 40

Rose Brocade is #996C6E in HEX — rgb(153, 108, 110), hsl(357°, 18%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 28%, 40%).

Rose Brocade pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 18%, 51%. 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#996C6E

RGB153, 108, 110

HSL357°, 18%, 51%

HSV357°, 29%, 60%

CMYK0, 29, 28, 40

Decimal10054766

CSS RGBrgb(153, 108, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 18%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 1.4 · #9A6F70

Behr

Regal Rose QE-05

ΔE 2.8 · #9B7275

Vista Paint

Roseland C-1325

ΔE 2.9 · #926566

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 2.9 · #926566

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #926C6D

PPG

Clay Ridge 1053-6

ΔE 3.6 · #956A66

Dulux

March Pink S02E5

ΔE 3.6 · #9A7177

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.8 · #A87678

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 5.5 · #A4726D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.5 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.5 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.3 · #A47D90

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14.1 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 20.1 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#996C6E

#6C9996

Analogous

#996C84

#996C6E

#99806C

Triadic

#996C6E

#6E996C

#6C6E99

Split-Complementary

#996C6E

#6C9980

#6C8499

Tetradic

#996C6E

#84996C

#6C9996

#806C99

Monochromatic

#3F2C2D

#6C4B4D

#996C6E

#B8999A

#D7C6C7

Rectangle

#996C6E

#99966C

#6C9996

#6C6E99

Compound

#996C6E

#99806C

#6C9996

#6C8499

Variations

Lighter

#AD898B

#C0A9AA

#D9CECE

Darker

#7C5456

#56393B

#322122

Saturation

#897B7C

#996C6E

#CC3840

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.72:1

Deuteranopia

#996C6E

#827E6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#996C6E

#75756E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#996C6E

#986D6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Brocade 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

#B27E6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#996C6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F8392

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.

#538A87

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: #996C6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #996C6E;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-brocade: #996C6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-brocade': '#996C6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#996C6E] text-[#996C6E]

SCSS

$rose-brocade: #996C6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996C6E?

#996C6E is Rose Brocade, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #996C6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Brocade?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Brocade?

Rose Brocade 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 Brocade?

You can download Rose Brocade 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 Brocade?

The hex code is #996C6E. In RGB it's 153, 108, 110, and in HSL it's 357°, 18%, 51%.

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