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Rosedale

#C0988A

RGB 192, 152, 138 · HSL 16°, 30%, 65% · CMYK 0, 21, 28, 25

Rosedale is #C0988A in HEX — rgb(192, 152, 138), hsl(16°, 30%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 28%, 25%).

Rosedale pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 30%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C0988A

RGB192, 152, 138

HSL16°, 30%, 65%

HSV16°, 28%, 75%

CMYK0, 21, 28, 25

Decimal12621962

CSS RGBrgb(192, 152, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 30%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rosedale 1180

Exact match

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 1.6 · #C29C8D

Behr

Chestnut Bisque S200-4

ΔE 2.2 · #BE9A89

Vista Paint

Calliope C-43

ΔE 2.4 · #C79A8C

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 2.6 · #C59F91

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 2.8 · #C89A8D

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 3.1 · #C59687

Dulux

Earth Warming S08D4

ΔE 3.2 · #BF9D91

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 3.9 · #B5907F

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 4 · #CCA195

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.1 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 7.2 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.2 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.9 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0988A

#8BB2C1

Analogous

#C18B97

#C0988A

#C1B48B

Triadic

#C0988A

#8BC199

#998BC1

Split-Complementary

#C0988A

#8BC1B4

#8B97C1

Tetradic

#C0988A

#97C18B

#8BB2C1

#B48BC1

Monochromatic

#744D3E

#A66E59

#C0988A

#DBC5BD

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#C0988A

#B2C18B

#8BB2C1

#998BC1

Compound

#C0988A

#C1B48B

#8BB2C1

#8B97C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDAEA2

#D7C3BC

#E6DDD9

Darker

#AB735E

#794D3D

#472D23

Saturation

#AEA29E

#C1998B

#E08B6C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0988A

#ACA68A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0988A

#A0A08C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0988A

#C0979A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rosedale reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CF9F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0988A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDA4A7

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.

#709AAA

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: #C0988A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0988A;

CSS Variable

--color-rosedale: #C0988A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosedale': '#C0988A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0988A] text-[#C0988A]

SCSS

$rosedale: #C0988A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0988A?

#C0988A is Rosedale, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C0988A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosedale?

Rosedale works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rosedale?

Rosedale pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rosedale?

You can download Rosedale 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 Rosedale?

The hex code is #C0988A. In RGB it's 192, 152, 138, and in HSL it's 16°, 30%, 65%.

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