REDS

Wallflower

#A0848B

RGB 160, 132, 139 · HSL 345°, 13%, 57% · CMYK 0, 17, 13, 37

Wallflower is #A0848B in HEX — rgb(160, 132, 139), hsl(345°, 13%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 37%).

Wallflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 13%, 57%. 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#A0848B

RGB160, 132, 139

HSL345°, 13%, 57%

HSV345°, 17%, 63%

CMYK0, 17, 13, 37

Decimal10519691

CSS RGBrgb(160, 132, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 13%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wallflower S02D4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 2.1 · #9E8185

Behr

Dream Sunset PPU17-14

ΔE 2.8 · #9B858E

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 3 · #A38B93

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 3.6 · #A38A8C

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #A68E96

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 4 · #9B7E8B

Vista Paint

Lover's Tryst C-98

ΔE 4.2 · #A27D85

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 5.5 · #A47C85

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.3 · #A0837F

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.9 · #B0909F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.3 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.2 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 12 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A0848B

#83A098

Analogous

#A08398

#A0848B

#A08A83

Triadic

#A0848B

#8AA083

#838AA0

Split-Complementary

#A0848B

#83A08A

#8398A0

Tetradic

#A0848B

#98A083

#83A098

#8A83A0

Monochromatic

#4E3C40

#795D64

#A0848B

#C1AEB3

#E2DADC

Rectangle

#A0848B

#A09883

#83A098

#838AA0

Compound

#A0848B

#A08A83

#83A098

#8398A0

Variations

Lighter

#B39CA2

#C4B6BA

#DCD5D7

Darker

#84646C

#5B454A

#35282B

Saturation

#968D8F

#A0838A

#CF5372

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.17:1

Deuteranopia

#A0848B

#908F8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0848B

#89898A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0848B

#9F8686

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wallflower 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

#B79083

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0848B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A595A8

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.

#5D9A8B

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: #A0848B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0848B;

CSS Variable

--color-wallflower: #A0848B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wallflower': '#A0848B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0848B] text-[#A0848B]

SCSS

$wallflower: #A0848B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0848B?

#A0848B is Wallflower, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A0848B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wallflower?

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

What colors pair well with Wallflower?

Wallflower 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 Wallflower?

You can download Wallflower 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 Wallflower?

The hex code is #A0848B. In RGB it's 160, 132, 139, and in HSL it's 345°, 13%, 57%.

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