REDS

Spanish Rose Shadow

#AC6768

RGB 172, 103, 104 · HSL 359°, 29%, 54% · CMYK 0, 40, 40, 33

Spanish Rose Shadow is #AC6768 in HEX — rgb(172, 103, 104), hsl(359°, 29%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 40%, 33%).

Spanish Rose Shadow pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 29%, 54%. 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#AC6768

RGB172, 103, 104

HSL359°, 29%, 54%

HSV359°, 40%, 67%

CMYK0, 40, 40, 33

Decimal11298664

CSS RGBrgb(172, 103, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 29%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rose Marquee PPU1-6

ΔE 1.6 · #A76465

Dulux

Melon Twist S03F7

ΔE 1.8 · #AA6664

Vista Paint

Rose Queen K-689

ΔE 1.9 · #A76567

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald Of Spring 93

ΔE 2.9 · #A46366

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry CSP-430

ΔE 3.2 · #AC6A6F

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 4.1 · #A36167

PPG

Raspberry Ripple 18-31

ΔE 4.3 · #B2656C

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 4.5 · #B56966

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 4.7 · #AE7073

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 7.4 · #BB6569

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.8 · #A85953

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 10.2 · #A15A4D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.8 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.5 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 18.7 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#AC6768

#68ACAB

Analogous

#AC688B

#AC6768

#AC8968

Triadic

#AC6768

#69AC68

#6869AC

Split-Complementary

#AC6768

#68AC89

#688BAC

Tetradic

#AC6768

#8BAC68

#68ACAB

#8968AC

Monochromatic

#4F2B2C

#804748

#AC6768

#C7999A

#E2CACB

Rectangle

#AC6768

#ACAB68

#68ACAB

#6869AC

Compound

#AC6768

#AC8968

#68ACAB

#688BAC

Variations

Lighter

#BC8687

#CAA7A8

#DECECE

Darker

#904D4E

#643434

#3B1D1E

Saturation

#947F80

#AC6869

#D53E41

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

4.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.89:1

Deuteranopia

#AC6768

#8A8467

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC6768

#767668

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC6768

#AA696D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spanish Rose Shadow 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

#C07A69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC6768

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7F8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#589291

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: #AC6768;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC6768;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-rose-shadow: #AC6768;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-rose-shadow': '#AC6768' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC6768] text-[#AC6768]

SCSS

$spanish-rose-shadow: #AC6768;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC6768?

#AC6768 is Spanish Rose Shadow, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC6768 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish Rose Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish Rose Shadow?

Spanish Rose Shadow 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 Spanish Rose Shadow?

You can download Spanish Rose Shadow 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 Spanish Rose Shadow?

The hex code is #AC6768. In RGB it's 172, 103, 104, and in HSL it's 359°, 29%, 54%.

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