REDS

Terra Rose

#9E6A66

RGB 158, 106, 102 · HSL 4°, 22%, 51% · CMYK 0, 33, 35, 38

Terra Rose is #9E6A66 in HEX — rgb(158, 106, 102), hsl(4°, 22%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 35%, 38%).

Terra Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 22%, 51%. 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#9E6A66

RGB158, 106, 102

HSL4°, 22%, 51%

HSV4°, 35%, 62%

CMYK0, 33, 35, 38

Decimal10381926

CSS RGBrgb(158, 106, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 22%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Terra Rose S04D7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Corazon 73

ΔE 1.9 · #9D6663

Benjamin Moore

Tea AF-270

ΔE 2.2 · #A16F69

Vista Paint

Corazon C-72

ΔE 2.3 · #996461

Behr

Toasted Nutmeg 200F-5

ΔE 2.5 · #9A6462

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 3.1 · #A4726D

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #A36864

PPG

Canyon Stone 1059-6

ΔE 4 · #93625B

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 4.5 · #9C6E63

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 5.8 · #8E5E5E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 11.6 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.2 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 13.9 · #A85953

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 16.5 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 18.5 · #7D5436

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

#9E6A66

#679A9E

Analogous

#9E677E

#9E6A66

#9E8667

Triadic

#9E6A66

#679E6A

#6A679E

Split-Complementary

#9E6A66

#679E86

#677E9E

Tetradic

#9E6A66

#7E9E67

#679A9E

#86679E

Monochromatic

#412B2A

#704A48

#9E6A66

#BB9895

#D9C5C4

Rectangle

#9E6A66

#9A9E67

#679A9E

#6A679E

Compound

#9E6A66

#9E8667

#679A9E

#677E9E

Variations

Lighter

#B18885

#C2A8A6

#DACDCD

Darker

#805350

#593936

#34201F

Saturation

#8A7B7A

#9E6A67

#CE4036

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

4.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#9E6A66

#847E65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E6A66

#757567

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E6A66

#9D6B6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Terra 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

#B67C68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E6A66

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3818C

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.

#53868A

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: #9E6A66;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E6A66;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-rose: #9E6A66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-rose': '#9E6A66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E6A66] text-[#9E6A66]

SCSS

$terra-rose: #9E6A66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E6A66?

#9E6A66 is Terra Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E6A66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terra Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Terra Rose?

Terra 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 Terra Rose?

You can download Terra 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 Terra Rose?

The hex code is #9E6A66. In RGB it's 158, 106, 102, and in HSL it's 4°, 22%, 51%.

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