REDS

Rose Laffy Taffy

#A6465B

RGB 166, 70, 91 · HSL 347°, 41%, 46% · CMYK 0, 58, 45, 35

Rose Laffy Taffy is #A6465B in HEX — rgb(166, 70, 91), hsl(347°, 41%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 45%, 35%).

Rose Laffy Taffy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 41%, 46%. 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#A6465B

RGB166, 70, 91

HSL347°, 41%, 46%

HSV347°, 58%, 65%

CMYK0, 58, 45, 35

Decimal10896987

CSS RGBrgb(166, 70, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 41%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Quince S01G8

ΔE 1.7 · #AB485E

Benjamin Moore

Cherry 2080-30

ΔE 3.2 · #AE495C

Sherwin-Williams

Gala Pink SW6579

ΔE 3.4 · #B04B63

Behr

Mineral Red 180D-6

ΔE 3.4 · #B04B5F

Vista Paint

Punky Pink C-1128

ΔE 3.9 · #AF4B5C

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 4.7 · #9F3A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 4.8 · #A44A56

PPG

Heart's Afire 13-14

ΔE 5.1 · #A54F5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 5.3 · #B2485B

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 6.5 · #B8516C

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 7.3 · #B84D5D

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 8.6 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.8 · #922B3E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.2 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.8 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.8 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#A6465B

#45A591

Analogous

#A5458A

#A6465B

#A56045

Triadic

#A6465B

#5AA545

#455AA5

Split-Complementary

#A6465B

#45A560

#458AA5

Tetradic

#A6465B

#8AA545

#45A591

#6045A5

Monochromatic

#3A181F

#6F2F3D

#A6465B

#C47384

#DBA9B4

Rectangle

#A6465B

#A59145

#45A591

#455AA5

Compound

#A6465B

#A56045

#45A591

#458AA5

Variations

Lighter

#BE6477

#C9909C

#DDC1C7

Darker

#863547

#5E2330

#37141C

Saturation

#84676D

#A5455A

#C82346

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

5.76:1

vs Black

3.65:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A6465B

#797459

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6465B

#5F5F59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6465B

#A34D51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Laffy Taffy 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

#BC615F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6465B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A96684

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#418677

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A6465B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6465B;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-laffy-taffy: #A6465B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-laffy-taffy': '#A6465B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6465B] text-[#A6465B]

SCSS

$rose-laffy-taffy: #A6465B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6465B?

#A6465B is Rose Laffy Taffy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A6465B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Laffy Taffy?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Laffy Taffy?

Rose Laffy Taffy 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 Rose Laffy Taffy?

You can download Rose Laffy Taffy 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 Rose Laffy Taffy?

The hex code is #A6465B. In RGB it's 166, 70, 91, and in HSL it's 347°, 41%, 46%.

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