REDS

Minuet Rose

#B38081

RGB 179, 128, 129 · HSL 359°, 25%, 60% · CMYK 0, 28, 28, 30

Minuet Rose is #B38081 in HEX — rgb(179, 128, 129), hsl(359°, 25%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 28%, 30%).

Minuet Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 25%, 60%. 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#B38081

RGB179, 128, 129

HSL359°, 25%, 60%

HSV359°, 28%, 70%

CMYK0, 28, 28, 30

Decimal11763841

CSS RGBrgb(179, 128, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 25%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rosy Dawn S03E5

ΔE 1.2 · #B38180

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 1.7 · #B88484

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 2.4 · #BA8686

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 2.8 · #AB7D7F

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 3.2 · #AB7878

Behr

Foxen 200F-4

ΔE 3.5 · #BE8689

Valspar

New Haven Rose 1008-7C

ΔE 3.8 · #BB8581

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 3.9 · #A87678

PPG

Cinnamon Diamonds 1055-5

ΔE 4.6 · #A97673

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 6 · #B27477

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.6 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 15.2 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.2 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 17.4 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.9 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#B38081

#80B3B2

Analogous

#B3809A

#B38081

#B39880

Triadic

#B38081

#80B380

#8080B3

Split-Complementary

#B38081

#80B398

#809AB3

Tetradic

#B38081

#9AB380

#80B3B2

#9880B3

Monochromatic

#60393A

#8F5657

#B38081

#CFAFB0

#ECDFDF

Rectangle

#B38081

#B3B280

#80B3B2

#8080B3

Compound

#B38081

#B39880

#80B3B2

#809AB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2999A

#CFB5B5

#E2D5D5

Darker

#9B5A5B

#6B3D3E

#3F2323

Saturation

#A19192

#B38080

#D9595B

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#B38081

#999480

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B38081

#8A8A81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B38081

#B28184

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Minuet 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

#C68D7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B38081

Daylight 5500K

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

#B392A0

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.

#63A1A0

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: #B38081;

CSS — background

background-color: #B38081;

CSS Variable

--color-minuet-rose: #B38081;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'minuet-rose': '#B38081' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B38081] text-[#B38081]

SCSS

$minuet-rose: #B38081;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B38081?

#B38081 is Minuet Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B38081 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Minuet Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Minuet Rose?

Minuet 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 Minuet Rose?

You can download Minuet 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 Minuet Rose?

The hex code is #B38081. In RGB it's 179, 128, 129, and in HSL it's 359°, 25%, 60%.

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