REDS

Brandy Rose

#B6857A

RGB 182, 133, 122 · HSL 11°, 29%, 60% · CMYK 0, 27, 33, 29

Brandy Rose is #B6857A in HEX — rgb(182, 133, 122), hsl(11°, 29%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 33%, 29%).

Brandy Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 29%, 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#B6857A

RGB182, 133, 122

HSL11°, 29%, 60%

HSV11°, 33%, 71%

CMYK0, 27, 33, 29

Decimal11961722

CSS RGBrgb(182, 133, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 29%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Savin S06D6

ΔE 1.9 · #B18076

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 1.9 · #BB897C

PPG

Cappucino Bombe 1061-5

ΔE 2.8 · #B4897D

Behr

Mars Red PPU2-11

ΔE 3.6 · #AE7D6F

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 3.7 · #B38070

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

ΔE 3.8 · #C28D81

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 4.2 · #C08F80

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 5.2 · #C39388

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 5.8 · #BD8773

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 6.1 · #BA8686

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10.2 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.2 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 17.1 · #A3977F

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

#B6857A

#7BACB7

Analogous

#B77B8E

#B6857A

#B7A47B

Triadic

#B6857A

#7BB786

#867BB7

Split-Complementary

#B6857A

#7BB7A4

#7B8EB7

Tetradic

#B6857A

#8EB77B

#7BACB7

#A47BB7

Monochromatic

#633E36

#945E51

#B6857A

#D2B4AD

#EDE1DE

Rectangle

#B6857A

#ACB77B

#7BACB7

#867BB7

Compound

#B6857A

#B7A47B

#7BACB7

#7B8EB7

Variations

Lighter

#C59E96

#D1B8B3

#E3D7D4

Darker

#A06355

#6F4339

#412721

Saturation

#A29390

#B7867B

#DB6F57

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#B6857A

#9E9779

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6857A

#8F8F7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6857A

#B58588

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brandy 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

#C89077

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6857A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5959B

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.

#6396A1

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: #B6857A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6857A;

CSS Variable

--color-brandy-rose: #B6857A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandy-rose': '#B6857A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6857A] text-[#B6857A]

SCSS

$brandy-rose: #B6857A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6857A?

#B6857A is Brandy Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B6857A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brandy Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Brandy Rose?

Brandy 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 Brandy Rose?

You can download Brandy 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 Brandy Rose?

The hex code is #B6857A. In RGB it's 182, 133, 122, and in HSL it's 11°, 29%, 60%.

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