REDS

Posh Rose

#9F727D

RGB 159, 114, 125 · HSL 345°, 19%, 54% · CMYK 0, 28, 21, 38

Posh Rose is #9F727D in HEX — rgb(159, 114, 125), hsl(345°, 19%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 21%, 38%).

Posh Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 19%, 54%. 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#9F727D

RGB159, 114, 125

HSL345°, 19%, 54%

HSV345°, 28%, 62%

CMYK0, 28, 21, 38

Decimal10449533

CSS RGBrgb(159, 114, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 19%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Posh Rose 1006-5B

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Moss Rose SW6291

ΔE 2.4 · #9E6D79

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 3.1 · #A87881

Dulux

Tea Rose S01E5

ΔE 3.2 · #A4707A

PPG

Moody Mauve 18-21

ΔE 3.3 · #A37379

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 4.1 · #9D6A73

Vista Paint

Rare Find C-105

ΔE 4.2 · #AB7C88

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 4.4 · #9D777C

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 4.5 · #95727E

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 6.6 · #AB7D7F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.7 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.4 · #A0837F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 16 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 19.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#9F727D

#73A095

Analogous

#A07395

#9F727D

#A07F73

Triadic

#9F727D

#7FA073

#737FA0

Split-Complementary

#9F727D

#73A07F

#7395A0

Tetradic

#9F727D

#95A073

#73A095

#7F73A0

Monochromatic

#493237

#76515A

#9F727D

#BFA1A8

#DECED2

Rectangle

#9F727D

#A09573

#73A095

#737FA0

Compound

#9F727D

#A07F73

#73A095

#7395A0

Variations

Lighter

#B38F98

#C4ADB3

#DBD0D3

Darker

#845863

#5C3C44

#362227

Saturation

#908386

#A0737F

#CF4467

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

4.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.18:1

Deuteranopia

#9F727D

#86847C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F727D

#7B7B7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F727D

#9D7576

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Posh 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

#B78279

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F727D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4879D

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.

#589284

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: #9F727D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F727D;

CSS Variable

--color-posh-rose: #9F727D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'posh-rose': '#9F727D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F727D] text-[#9F727D]

SCSS

$posh-rose: #9F727D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F727D?

#9F727D is Posh Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9F727D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Posh Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Posh Rose?

Posh 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 Posh Rose?

You can download Posh 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 Posh Rose?

The hex code is #9F727D. In RGB it's 159, 114, 125, and in HSL it's 345°, 19%, 54%.

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