REDS

New Haven Rose

#BD827F

RGB 189, 130, 127 · HSL 3°, 32%, 62% · CMYK 0, 31, 33, 26

New Haven Rose is #BD827F in HEX — rgb(189, 130, 127), hsl(3°, 32%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 33%, 26%).

New Haven Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 32%, 62%. 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#BD827F

RGB189, 130, 127

HSL3°, 32%, 62%

HSV3°, 33%, 74%

CMYK0, 31, 33, 26

Decimal12419711

CSS RGBrgb(189, 130, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 32%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

New Haven Rose 1008-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #BB8581

Dulux

All's Ace S03F5

ΔE 3.2 · #C68686

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 3.7 · #B88484

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 3.9 · #BA8686

Behr

Foxen 200F-4

ΔE 4.1 · #BE8689

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Rose SW9004

ΔE 4.4 · #C37F7A

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

ΔE 4.6 · #C7887F

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1279

ΔE 5.8 · #C8878D

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 7 · #C19091

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 7.2 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 13.3 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.3 · #DF8686

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.2 · #B6A39C

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

#BD827F

#7FBABD

Analogous

#BD7F9B

#BD827F

#BDA17F

Triadic

#BD827F

#7FBD82

#827FBD

Split-Complementary

#BD827F

#7FBDA1

#7F9BBD

Tetradic

#BD827F

#9BBD7F

#7FBABD

#A17FBD

Monochromatic

#6C3A37

#9E5551

#BD827F

#D7B3B2

#F1E5E4

Rectangle

#BD827F

#BABD7F

#7FBABD

#827FBD

Compound

#BD827F

#BDA17F

#7FBABD

#7F9BBD

Variations

Lighter

#CA9B99

#D5B7B5

#E5D6D5

Darker

#A95854

#763B38

#452220

Saturation

#A79695

#BD827F

#DE655E

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#BD827F

#9F997E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD827F

#8E8E7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD827F

#BC8386

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

New Haven 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

#CD8E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD827F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA939F

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.

#66A4A7

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: #BD827F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD827F;

CSS Variable

--color-new-haven-rose: #BD827F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-haven-rose': '#BD827F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD827F] text-[#BD827F]

SCSS

$new-haven-rose: #BD827F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD827F?

#BD827F is New Haven Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD827F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Haven Rose?

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

What colors pair well with New Haven Rose?

New Haven 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 New Haven Rose?

You can download New Haven 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 New Haven Rose?

The hex code is #BD827F. In RGB it's 189, 130, 127, and in HSL it's 3°, 32%, 62%.

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