REDS

Rosy Sandstone

#BB897C

RGB 187, 137, 124 · HSL 12°, 32%, 61% · CMYK 0, 27, 34, 27

Rosy Sandstone is #BB897C in HEX — rgb(187, 137, 124), hsl(12°, 32%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 34%, 27%).

Rosy Sandstone pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 32%, 61%. 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#BB897C

RGB187, 137, 124

HSL12°, 32%, 61%

HSV12°, 34%, 73%

CMYK0, 27, 34, 27

Decimal12290428

CSS RGBrgb(187, 137, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 32%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

ΔE 2.2 · #C28D81

Dulux

Rosetta S07D5

ΔE 2.4 · #BA8D7F

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 2.4 · #C08F80

PPG

Big Cypress 1062-5

ΔE 2.6 · #B98675

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 2.8 · #C09084

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 2.9 · #BE9082

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 4 · #C39388

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 4.6 · #BD8773

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 5.5 · #CB9281

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.6 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.5 · #A0837F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 17 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BB897C

#7CAFBB

Analogous

#BB7C8F

#BB897C

#BBA87C

Triadic

#BB897C

#7CBB88

#887CBB

Split-Complementary

#BB897C

#7CBBA8

#7C8FBB

Tetradic

#BB897C

#8FBB7C

#7CAFBB

#A87CBB

Monochromatic

#684036

#9B5F50

#BB897C

#D5B6AE

#EFE4E1

Rectangle

#BB897C

#AFBB7C

#7CAFBB

#887CBB

Compound

#BB897C

#BBA87C

#7CAFBB

#7C8FBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9A096

#D4BAB3

#E4D8D4

Darker

#A66353

#744337

#44271F

Saturation

#A59692

#BB887C

#DD745A

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#BB897C

#A29B7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB897C

#93937E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB897C

#BA888C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rosy Sandstone 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

#CC9378

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB897C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9989C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#6398A6

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: #BB897C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB897C;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-sandstone: #BB897C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-sandstone': '#BB897C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB897C] text-[#BB897C]

SCSS

$rosy-sandstone: #BB897C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB897C?

#BB897C is Rosy Sandstone, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB897C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Sandstone?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Sandstone?

Rosy Sandstone 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 Rosy Sandstone?

You can download Rosy Sandstone 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 Rosy Sandstone?

The hex code is #BB897C. In RGB it's 187, 137, 124, and in HSL it's 12°, 32%, 61%.

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