REDS

Coffee Rose

#A9898D

RGB 169, 137, 141 · HSL 353°, 16%, 60% · CMYK 0, 19, 17, 34

Coffee Rose is #A9898D in HEX — rgb(169, 137, 141), hsl(353°, 16%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 17%, 34%).

Coffee Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 16%, 60%. 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#A9898D

RGB169, 137, 141

HSL353°, 16%, 60%

HSV353°, 19%, 66%

CMYK0, 19, 17, 34

Decimal11110797

CSS RGBrgb(169, 137, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 16%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Coffee Rose 1048-5

Exact match

Dulux

Mauve Day S03D4

ΔE 2 · #AC8C8D

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 1251

ΔE 3 · #A38A8C

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 3.5 · #9E8185

Sherwin-Williams

Rosaline Pearl SW9077

ΔE 3.5 · #A38887

Behr

Antoinette MQ1-46

ΔE 4 · #AE9190

Valspar

Antoinette 1005-7C

ΔE 4.2 · #B69396

Vista Paint

Darius Dawn K-1138

ΔE 4.9 · #A77F87

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 5.3 · #A0837F

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 5.9 · #A47C85

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.8 · #B0909F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.4 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.5 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 12 · #9E9893

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.7 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A9898D

#89A9A6

Analogous

#A9899D

#A9898D

#A99589

Triadic

#A9898D

#8CA989

#898CA9

Split-Complementary

#A9898D

#89A995

#899DA9

Tetradic

#A9898D

#9DA989

#89A9A6

#9589A9

Monochromatic

#594043

#856065

#A9898D

#C9B5B7

#EAE1E2

Rectangle

#A9898D

#A9A689

#89A9A6

#898CA9

Compound

#A9898D

#A99589

#89A9A6

#899DA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAA0A3

#CAB9BB

#DFD7D8

Darker

#8F666B

#634549

#3A282A

Saturation

#9E9495

#A9898C

#D45E6C

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#A9898D

#97958D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9898D

#8F8F8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9898D

#A88A8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coffee 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

#BE9385

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9898D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB98A9

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.

#63A19A

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: #A9898D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9898D;

CSS Variable

--color-coffee-rose: #A9898D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coffee-rose': '#A9898D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9898D] text-[#A9898D]

SCSS

$coffee-rose: #A9898D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9898D?

#A9898D is Coffee Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #A9898D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coffee Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Coffee Rose?

Coffee 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 Coffee Rose?

You can download Coffee 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 Coffee Rose?

The hex code is #A9898D. In RGB it's 169, 137, 141, and in HSL it's 353°, 16%, 60%.

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