REDS

Terra Rose

#9F6D66

RGB 159, 109, 102 · HSL 7°, 23%, 51% · CMYK 0, 31, 36, 38

Terra Rose is #9F6D66 in HEX — rgb(159, 109, 102), hsl(7°, 23%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 36%, 38%).

Terra Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 23%, 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#9F6D66

RGB159, 109, 102

HSL7°, 23%, 51%

HSV7°, 36%, 62%

CMYK0, 31, 36, 38

Decimal10448230

CSS RGBrgb(159, 109, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 23%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tea AF-270

ΔE 1 · #A16F69

Dulux

Discretion S06D7

ΔE 1.8 · #9E6C62

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 2.3 · #A4726D

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 2.6 · #9C6E63

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 2.6 · #A1716D

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 3.6 · #A86F67

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 3.6 · #A97069

PPG

Safari Brown 1061-6

ΔE 4 · #976C60

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 4.3 · #A36864

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Rose DEC702

ΔE 5 · #997165

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 12 · #A0837F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 13.5 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 15.8 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 17.7 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.9 · #6F595D

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

#9F6D66

#65989F

Analogous

#9F657B

#9F6D66

#9F8965

Triadic

#9F6D66

#659F6C

#6C659F

Split-Complementary

#9F6D66

#659F89

#657B9F

Tetradic

#9F6D66

#7B9F65

#65989F

#89659F

Monochromatic

#422C29

#714C47

#9F6D66

#BC9994

#DAC6C3

Rectangle

#9F6D66

#989F65

#65989F

#6C659F

Compound

#9F6D66

#9F8965

#65989F

#657B9F

Variations

Lighter

#B28984

#C3A9A5

#DACECC

Darker

#81554F

#5A3A35

#35211F

Saturation

#8B7B79

#9F6C65

#CF4735

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#9F6D66

#868065

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F6D66

#777767

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F6D66

#9E6D70

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

#B77E68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F6D66

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4838C

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.

#53848A

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: #9F6D66;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F6D66;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-rose: #9F6D66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-rose': '#9F6D66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F6D66] text-[#9F6D66]

SCSS

$terra-rose: #9F6D66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F6D66?

#9F6D66 is Terra Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9F6D66 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 #9F6D66. In RGB it's 159, 109, 102, and in HSL it's 7°, 23%, 51%.

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