REDS

Woodrose

#AC8989

RGB 172, 137, 137 · HSL 0°, 17%, 61% · CMYK 0, 20, 20, 33

Woodrose is #AC8989 in HEX — rgb(172, 137, 137), hsl(0°, 17%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 20%, 33%).

Woodrose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 17%, 61%. 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#AC8989

RGB172, 137, 137

HSL0°, 17%, 61%

HSV0°, 20%, 67%

CMYK0, 20, 20, 33

Decimal11307401

CSS RGBrgb(172, 137, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 17%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Day S03D4

ΔE 1.7 · #AC8C8D

Benjamin Moore

Barberry 1244

ΔE 2.4 · #A68886

Valspar

Plum Ribbon 1007-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #B08886

PPG

Coffee Rose 1048-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A9898D

Sherwin-Williams

Rosaline Pearl SW9077

ΔE 3.5 · #A38887

Behr

Antoinette MQ1-46

ΔE 3.6 · #AE9190

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Hollow DE6046

ΔE 4.1 · #A88E8B

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 4.3 · #A0837F

Vista Paint

Taryn Hills K-1131

ΔE 4.5 · #B59595

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 5.2 · #A9867D

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 6 · #AB7D7F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.1 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 11.3 · #B99F90

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.3 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 18 · #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

#AC8989

#8BACAC

Analogous

#AC8B9C

#AC8989

#AC9C8B

Triadic

#AC8989

#8BAC8B

#8B8BAC

Split-Complementary

#AC8989

#8BAC9C

#8B9CAC

Tetradic

#AC8989

#9CAC8B

#8BACAC

#9C8BAC

Monochromatic

#5C4242

#896161

#AC8989

#CCB7B7

#ECE4E4

Rectangle

#AC8989

#ACAC8B

#8BACAC

#8B8BAC

Compound

#AC8989

#AC9C8B

#8BACAC

#8B9CAC

Variations

Lighter

#BDA2A2

#CCBBBB

#E0D8D8

Darker

#936666

#664646

#3C2828

Saturation

#A19696

#AC8B8B

#D66161

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8989

#999689

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8989

#909089

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8989

#AB8A8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Woodrose 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

#C09382

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8989

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE98A6

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.

#66A3A3

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: #AC8989;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8989;

CSS Variable

--color-woodrose: #AC8989;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'woodrose': '#AC8989' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8989] text-[#AC8989]

SCSS

$woodrose: #AC8989;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8989?

#AC8989 is Woodrose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8989 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Woodrose?

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

What colors pair well with Woodrose?

Woodrose 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 Woodrose?

You can download Woodrose 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 Woodrose?

The hex code is #AC8989. In RGB it's 172, 137, 137, and in HSL it's 0°, 17%, 61%.

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