REDS

Hazy Rose

#B39797

RGB 179, 151, 151 · HSL 0°, 16%, 65% · CMYK 0, 16, 16, 30

Hazy Rose is #B39797 in HEX — rgb(179, 151, 151), hsl(0°, 16%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 16%, 30%).

Hazy Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 16%, 65%. 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#B39797

RGB179, 151, 151

HSL0°, 16%, 65%

HSV0°, 16%, 70%

CMYK0, 16, 16, 30

Decimal11769751

CSS RGBrgb(179, 151, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 16%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hazy Rose S04C4

Exact match

PPG

Tawny Mushroom 1054-5

ΔE 1.4 · #B39997

Vista Paint

Taryn Hills K-1131

ΔE 1.7 · #B59595

Behr

Sonora Rose N160-4

ΔE 1.7 · #AF9797

Sherwin-Williams

Dressy Rose SW6024

ΔE 2.7 · #B89D9A

Valspar

Antoinette 1005-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #B69396

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 3.8 · #B29E9D

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 4.1 · #BF9A9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lockhart 98

ΔE 5.6 · #BE9AA2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.2 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.3 · #B6A39C

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 7.1 · #B8A7A2

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 8.1 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 11.1 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 12.8 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B39797

#97B4B4

Analogous

#B497A6

#B39797

#B4A697

Triadic

#B39797

#97B497

#9797B4

Split-Complementary

#B39797

#97B4A6

#97A6B4

Tetradic

#B39797

#A6B497

#97B4B4

#A697B4

Monochromatic

#684B4B

#946B6B

#B39797

#D4C4C4

#F4F0F0

Rectangle

#B39797

#B4B497

#97B4B4

#9797B4

Compound

#B39797

#B4A697

#97B4B4

#97A6B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3ACAC

#D1C2C2

#E3DCDC

Darker

#997070

#6B4B4B

#3F2B2B

Saturation

#AAA1A1

#B49797

#DA7272

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39797

#A4A197

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39797

#9C9C97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39797

#B29899

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hazy 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

#C69E8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39797

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A3B1

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.

#70A9A9

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: #B39797;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39797;

CSS Variable

--color-hazy-rose: #B39797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hazy-rose': '#B39797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39797] text-[#B39797]

SCSS

$hazy-rose: #B39797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39797?

#B39797 is Hazy Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B39797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hazy Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Hazy Rose?

Hazy 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 Hazy Rose?

You can download Hazy 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 Hazy Rose?

The hex code is #B39797. In RGB it's 179, 151, 151, and in HSL it's 0°, 16%, 65%.

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