REDS

Briar Rose

#C07281

RGB 192, 114, 129 · HSL 348°, 38%, 60% · CMYK 0, 41, 33, 25

Briar Rose is #C07281 in HEX — rgb(192, 114, 129), hsl(348°, 38%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 33%, 25%).

Briar Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 38%, 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#C07281

RGB192, 114, 129

HSL348°, 38%, 60%

HSV348°, 41%, 75%

CMYK0, 41, 33, 25

Decimal12612225

CSS RGBrgb(192, 114, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 38%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Briar Rose 1050-5

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Manhattan S01G6

ΔE 3.4 · #C16C7E

Valspar

Brazilian Blush 1008-3B

ΔE 3.4 · #B96E78

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 3.7 · #B86F82

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 5 · #B66972

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 5.6 · #BA7176

Dunn-Edwards

First Love DE5053

ΔE 5.9 · #CF758A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.2 · #BF7A8F

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 6.3 · #AF6D76

Hallman-Lindsay

Glam 1135

ΔE 6.8 · #CF748C

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 7.7 · #B16D85

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.1 · #BF7595

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.8 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 14.3 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.9 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#C07281

#72C0B0

Analogous

#C072A9

#C07281

#C08972

Triadic

#C07281

#82C072

#7282C0

Split-Complementary

#C07281

#72C089

#72A9C0

Tetradic

#C07281

#A9C072

#72C0B0

#8972C0

Monochromatic

#6A2F3B

#9E4759

#C07281

#D7A7B1

#EFDCE0

Rectangle

#C07281

#C0B072

#72C0B0

#7282C0

Compound

#C07281

#C08972

#72C0B0

#72A9C0

Variations

Lighter

#CC8E9B

#D6AEB6

#E5D2D6

Darker

#AB4A5D

#77313F

#461C24

Saturation

#A58D92

#C07282

#DF536F

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#C07281

#98947F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C07281

#84847F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C07281

#BE7779

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Briar 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

#CF827C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C07281

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD87A0

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.

#5AAA9A

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: #C07281;

CSS — background

background-color: #C07281;

CSS Variable

--color-briar-rose: #C07281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'briar-rose': '#C07281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C07281] text-[#C07281]

SCSS

$briar-rose: #C07281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C07281?

#C07281 is Briar Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C07281 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Briar Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Briar Rose?

Briar 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 Briar Rose?

You can download Briar 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 Briar Rose?

The hex code is #C07281. In RGB it's 192, 114, 129, and in HSL it's 348°, 38%, 60%.

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