REDS

Contessa

#C16F68

RGB 193, 111, 104 · HSL 5°, 42%, 58% · CMYK 0, 42, 46, 24

Contessa is #C16F68 in HEX — rgb(193, 111, 104), hsl(5°, 42%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 46%, 24%).

Contessa pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 42%, 58%. 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#C16F68

RGB193, 111, 104

HSL5°, 42%, 58%

HSV5°, 46%, 76%

CMYK0, 42, 46, 24

Decimal12676968

CSS RGBrgb(193, 111, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 42%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lip CSP-1160

ΔE 1.3 · #BF7068

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 1.8 · #C06C68

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 2.4 · #C8756D

Valspar

Cuban Plaza 2001-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #C4726F

Behr

Hacienda Tile MQ4-34

ΔE 3.7 · #B66B64

Vista Paint

Lord Baltimore C-63

ΔE 3.7 · #B66762

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 3.9 · #CD746D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 3.9 · #B76764

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 4.6 · #B3675D

PPG

Chili Pepper 1057-5

ΔE 4.9 · #CA7C74

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 5.2 · #C0786D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.8 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.6 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.4 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.3 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#C16F68

#67B9C1

Analogous

#C1678C

#C16F68

#C19B67

Triadic

#C16F68

#67C16E

#6E67C1

Split-Complementary

#C16F68

#67C19B

#678CC1

Tetradic

#C16F68

#8CC167

#67B9C1

#9B67C1

Monochromatic

#652E29

#9C4740

#C16F68

#D7A29D

#EDD6D4

Rectangle

#C16F68

#B9C167

#67B9C1

#6E67C1

Compound

#C16F68

#C19B67

#67B9C1

#678CC1

Variations

Lighter

#CD8B85

#D6ACA8

#E5D0CE

Darker

#AA4B42

#77322C

#461C18

Saturation

#A18986

#C16E67

#E05548

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

3.66:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.74:1

Deuteranopia

#C16F68

#9A9166

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C16F68

#828269

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C16F68

#BF7076

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Contessa 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

#D08069

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C16F68

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD858D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#51A3AB

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: #C16F68;

CSS — background

background-color: #C16F68;

CSS Variable

--color-contessa: #C16F68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'contessa': '#C16F68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C16F68] text-[#C16F68]

SCSS

$contessa: #C16F68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C16F68?

#C16F68 is Contessa, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C16F68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Contessa?

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

What colors pair well with Contessa?

Contessa 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 Contessa?

You can download Contessa 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 Contessa?

The hex code is #C16F68. In RGB it's 193, 111, 104, and in HSL it's 5°, 42%, 58%.

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