PINKS

Rouge

#AB1239

RGB 171, 18, 57 · HSL 345°, 81%, 37% · CMYK 0, 89, 67, 33

Rouge is #AB1239 in HEX — rgb(171, 18, 57), hsl(345°, 81%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 67%, 33%).

Rouge pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 81%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AB1239

RGB171, 18, 57

HSL345°, 81%, 37%

HSV345°, 89%, 67%

CMYK0, 89, 67, 33

Decimal11211321

CSS RGBrgb(171, 18, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 81%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Daredevil 160B-7

ΔE 3.1 · #AA1D38

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-10

ΔE 5 · #AB263D

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 6.2 · #A4233C

Vista Paint

Romeo O Romeo C-1144

ΔE 8.2 · #A2273D

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 9.4 · #C03543

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 9.7 · #AD2C34

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 10.1 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 11.1 · #AE373F

Dulux

Ace Of Hearts SB7F6

ΔE 11.3 · #AD2F33

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12.1 · #B83236

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12.9 · #9D0B1E

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 13.3 · #9B111E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.1 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.3 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 15.7 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 16.8 · #BD413A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#AB1239

#12AB85

Analogous

#AB1285

#AB1239

#AB3812

Triadic

#AB1239

#38AB12

#1238AB

Split-Complementary

#AB1239

#12AB38

#1285AB

Tetradic

#AB1239

#85AB12

#12AB85

#3812AB

Monochromatic

#20030B

#660B21

#AB1239

#E82153

#EF6789

Rectangle

#AB1239

#AB8512

#12AB85

#1238AB

Compound

#AB1239

#AB3812

#12AB85

#1285AB

Variations

Lighter

#E5184B

#E15C7D

#E7A7B7

Darker

#8C0B2B

#62061D

#3A0210

Saturation

#754753

#AB1238

#B40934

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AB1239

#746B33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB1239

#4D4D36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB1239

#A82632

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rouge strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C03A46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB1239

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD3F6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#19876C

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: #AB1239;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB1239;

CSS Variable

--color-rouge: #AB1239;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rouge': '#AB1239' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB1239] text-[#AB1239]

SCSS

$rouge: #AB1239;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB1239?

#AB1239 is Rouge, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AB1239 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rouge?

Rouge works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rouge?

Rouge pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rouge?

You can download Rouge 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 Rouge?

The hex code is #AB1239. In RGB it's 171, 18, 57, and in HSL it's 345°, 81%, 37%.

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