REDS

Dusky Rose

#BA6873

RGB 186, 104, 115 · HSL 352°, 37%, 57% · CMYK 0, 44, 38, 27

Dusky Rose is #BA6873 in HEX — rgb(186, 104, 115), hsl(352°, 37%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 38%, 27%).

Dusky Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 37%, 57%. 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#BA6873

RGB186, 104, 115

HSL352°, 37%, 57%

HSV352°, 44%, 73%

CMYK0, 44, 38, 27

Decimal12216435

CSS RGBrgb(186, 104, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 37%, 57%)

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ΔE 4.9 · #AD5E65

Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE 11.5 · #D36E70

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#BA6873

#69BAAF

Analogous

#BA699C

#BA6873

#BA8769

Triadic

#BA6873

#74BA69

#6974BA

Split-Complementary

#BA6873

#69BA87

#699CBA

Tetradic

#BA6873

#9CBA69

#69BAAF

#8769BA

Monochromatic

#5E2B32

#93434E

#BA6873

#D29DA4

#EAD2D5

Rectangle

#BA6873

#BAAF69

#69BAAF

#6974BA

Compound

#BA6873

#BA8769

#69BAAF

#699CBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8878F

#D2A9AE

#E3CFD1

Darker

#A14753

#702F38

#421B20

Saturation

#9E8588

#BA6974

#DC465A

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.32:1

Deuteranopia

#BA6873

#918C71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA6873

#7B7B72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA6873

#B86C70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dusky 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

#CB7B71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA6873

Daylight 5500K

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

#B88096

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#55A298

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: #BA6873;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA6873;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-rose: #BA6873;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-rose': '#BA6873' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA6873] text-[#BA6873]

SCSS

$dusky-rose: #BA6873;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA6873?

#BA6873 is Dusky Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BA6873 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Rose?

Dusky 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 Dusky Rose?

You can download Dusky 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 Dusky Rose?

The hex code is #BA6873. In RGB it's 186, 104, 115, and in HSL it's 352°, 37%, 57%.

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