REDS

Carley's Rose

#A87376

RGB 168, 115, 118 · HSL 357°, 23%, 55% · CMYK 0, 32, 30, 34

Carley's Rose is #A87376 in HEX — rgb(168, 115, 118), hsl(357°, 23%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 30%, 34%).

Carley's Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 23%, 55%. 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#A87376

RGB168, 115, 118

HSL357°, 23%, 55%

HSV357°, 32%, 66%

CMYK0, 32, 30, 34

Decimal11039606

CSS RGBrgb(168, 115, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 23%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 1.6 · #A87678

Dulux

Dusky Haze S03E6

ΔE 2.2 · #A77372

PPG

Moody Mauve 18-21

ΔE 3 · #A37379

Vista Paint

Fresh Day C-91

ΔE 4 · #AD6F73

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 4 · #AE7073

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 4.1 · #B27477

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 4.4 · #AF7074

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 4.4 · #A1716D

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 4.5 · #AB7D7F

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.4 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.9 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.4 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 18.9 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 21.3 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A87376

#72A7A4

Analogous

#A7728F

#A87376

#A78A72

Triadic

#A87376

#74A772

#7274A7

Split-Complementary

#A87376

#72A78A

#728FA7

Tetradic

#A87376

#8FA772

#72A7A4

#8A72A7

Monochromatic

#4E3133

#7D4F51

#A87376

#C4A1A3

#E2D0D1

Rectangle

#A87376

#A7A472

#72A7A4

#7274A7

Compound

#A87376

#A78A72

#72A7A4

#728FA7

Variations

Lighter

#B88E90

#C8ADAE

#DDD0D1

Darker

#8B5558

#613A3C

#392122

Saturation

#948485

#A77274

#D3464D

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

3.90:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.38:1

Deuteranopia

#A87376

#8D8875

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A87376

#7E7E76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A87376

#A77577

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carley's 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

#BD8374

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A87376

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8898

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.

#599592

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: #A87376;

CSS — background

background-color: #A87376;

CSS Variable

--color-carley's-rose: #A87376;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carley's-rose': '#A87376' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A87376] text-[#A87376]

SCSS

$carley's-rose: #A87376;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A87376?

#A87376 is Carley's Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A87376 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carley's Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Carley's Rose?

Carley's 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 Carley's Rose?

You can download Carley's 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 Carley's Rose?

The hex code is #A87376. In RGB it's 168, 115, 118, and in HSL it's 357°, 23%, 55%.

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