REDS

Salon Rose

#AB7878

RGB 171, 120, 120 · HSL 0°, 23%, 57% · CMYK 0, 30, 30, 33

Salon Rose is #AB7878 in HEX — rgb(171, 120, 120), hsl(0°, 23%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 30%, 33%).

Salon Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 23%, 57%. 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#AB7878

RGB171, 120, 120

HSL0°, 23%, 57%

HSV0°, 30%, 67%

CMYK0, 30, 30, 33

Decimal11237496

CSS RGBrgb(171, 120, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 23%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 1.5 · #A87678

PPG

Cinnamon Diamonds 1055-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A97673

Dulux

Dusky Haze S03E6

ΔE 2.1 · #A77372

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 3.1 · #AB7D7F

Behr

Auburn Glaze S180-5

ΔE 3.8 · #B17874

Benjamin Moore

New 2104-40

ΔE 4.7 · #9F736E

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 4.7 · #B88484

Valspar

Cherry Mocha 1006-7C

ΔE 4.8 · #A27A7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 5.4 · #BA8686

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.8 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.6 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 14.2 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 17.1 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.8 · #6F595D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#AB7878

#78ABAB

Analogous

#AB7891

#AB7878

#AB9178

Triadic

#AB7878

#78AB78

#7878AB

Split-Complementary

#AB7878

#78AB91

#7891AB

Tetradic

#AB7878

#91AB78

#78ABAB

#9178AB

Monochromatic

#553535

#845252

#AB7878

#C8A7A7

#E5D6D6

Rectangle

#AB7878

#ABAB78

#78ABAB

#7878AB

Compound

#AB7878

#AB9178

#78ABAB

#7891AB

Variations

Lighter

#BB9393

#CAB0B0

#DFD2D2

Darker

#905858

#643C3C

#3B2222

Saturation

#998A8A

#AB7878

#D54E4E

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#AB7878

#918C77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB7878

#838378

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB7878

#AA797C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Salon 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

#C08775

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB7878

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD8C99

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.

#5D9A9A

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: #AB7878;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB7878;

CSS Variable

--color-salon-rose: #AB7878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salon-rose': '#AB7878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB7878] text-[#AB7878]

SCSS

$salon-rose: #AB7878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB7878?

#AB7878 is Salon Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB7878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salon Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Salon Rose?

Salon 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 Salon Rose?

You can download Salon 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 Salon Rose?

The hex code is #AB7878. In RGB it's 171, 120, 120, and in HSL it's 0°, 23%, 57%.

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