REDS

Moss Rose

#9E6D79

RGB 158, 109, 121 · HSL 345°, 20%, 52% · CMYK 0, 31, 23, 38

Moss Rose is #9E6D79 in HEX — rgb(158, 109, 121), hsl(345°, 20%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 23%, 38%).

Moss Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 20%, 52%. 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#9E6D79

RGB158, 109, 121

HSL345°, 20%, 52%

HSV345°, 31%, 62%

CMYK0, 31, 23, 38

Decimal10382713

CSS RGBrgb(158, 109, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 20%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Moss Rose SW6291

Exact match

Valspar

High Country Rose 1007-5B

ΔE 1.5 · #A06C77

Dulux

Tea Rose S01E5

ΔE 2.3 · #A4707A

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 2.3 · #9D6A73

Vista Paint

Montrose Rose C-113

ΔE 2.6 · #9C6872

PPG

Wild Geranium 1045-6

ΔE 2.7 · #986A79

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 4.4 · #A87881

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 6.1 · #95727E

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 6.4 · #9D777C

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 7.9 · #AB7D7F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.3 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.4 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.7 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 16.1 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 21.9 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#9E6D79

#6C9D91

Analogous

#9D6C91

#9E6D79

#9D786C

Triadic

#9E6D79

#789D6C

#6C789D

Split-Complementary

#9E6D79

#6C9D78

#6C919D

Tetradic

#9E6D79

#919D6C

#6C9D91

#786C9D

Monochromatic

#432D32

#714B55

#9E6D79

#BC9AA2

#DAC8CD

Rectangle

#9E6D79

#9D916C

#6C9D91

#6C789D

Compound

#9E6D79

#9D786C

#6C9D91

#6C919D

Variations

Lighter

#B18993

#C2A9AF

#DACED1

Darker

#80545F

#593941

#342126

Saturation

#8C7D81

#9D6C78

#CE3B60

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

4.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.92:1

Deuteranopia

#9E6D79

#838178

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E6D79

#777778

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E6D79

#9C7071

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Moss 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

#B67E76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E6D79

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3839A

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.

#558D7F

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: #9E6D79;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E6D79;

CSS Variable

--color-moss-rose: #9E6D79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moss-rose': '#9E6D79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E6D79] text-[#9E6D79]

SCSS

$moss-rose: #9E6D79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E6D79?

#9E6D79 is Moss Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E6D79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moss Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Moss Rose?

Moss 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 Moss Rose?

You can download Moss 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 Moss Rose?

The hex code is #9E6D79. In RGB it's 158, 109, 121, and in HSL it's 345°, 20%, 52%.

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