REDS

Grand Sunset

#C38D87

RGB 195, 141, 135 · HSL 6°, 33%, 65% · CMYK 0, 28, 31, 24

Grand Sunset is #C38D87 in HEX — rgb(195, 141, 135), hsl(6°, 33%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 31%, 24%).

Grand Sunset pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 33%, 65%. 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#C38D87

RGB195, 141, 135

HSL6°, 33%, 65%

HSV6°, 31%, 76%

CMYK0, 28, 31, 24

Decimal12815751

CSS RGBrgb(195, 141, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 33%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Blush S05E5

ΔE 1.1 · #C38E86

Valspar

New Haven Rose 1008-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #BB8581

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2094-40

ΔE 3.3 · #C28D81

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 3.8 · #C99387

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

ΔE 3.8 · #C39388

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 3.9 · #C09084

Sherwin-Williams

Resounding Rose SW6318

ΔE 4 · #CD8E89

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 4.4 · #BA8686

Behr

Pressed Blossoms MQ1-18

ΔE 4.6 · #C0948C

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 4.8 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.1 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.1 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.9 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C38D87

#88BDC3

Analogous

#C388A0

#C38D87

#C3AC88

Triadic

#C38D87

#88C38E

#8E88C3

Split-Complementary

#C38D87

#88C3AC

#88A0C3

Tetradic

#C38D87

#A0C388

#88BDC3

#AC88C3

Monochromatic

#77423C

#AA5E55

#C38D87

#DDBFBB

#F6EFEE

Rectangle

#C38D87

#BDC388

#88BDC3

#8E88C3

Compound

#C38D87

#C3AC88

#88BDC3

#88A0C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFA5A0

#D8BDBA

#E7DAD9

Darker

#AF635A

#7C413A

#492521

Saturation

#AF9F9D

#C38E88

#E1766A

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C38D87

#A8A286

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C38D87

#989888

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C38D87

#C28D91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Grand Sunset 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

#D29680

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C38D87

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF9BA5

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.

#6DA6AD

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: #C38D87;

CSS — background

background-color: #C38D87;

CSS Variable

--color-grand-sunset: #C38D87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grand-sunset': '#C38D87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C38D87] text-[#C38D87]

SCSS

$grand-sunset: #C38D87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C38D87?

#C38D87 is Grand Sunset, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C38D87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grand Sunset?

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

What colors pair well with Grand Sunset?

Grand Sunset 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 Grand Sunset?

You can download Grand Sunset 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 Grand Sunset?

The hex code is #C38D87. In RGB it's 195, 141, 135, and in HSL it's 6°, 33%, 65%.

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