REDS

Topaz Tease

#C39388

RGB 195, 147, 136 · HSL 11°, 33%, 65% · CMYK 0, 25, 30, 24

Topaz Tease is #C39388 in HEX — rgb(195, 147, 136), hsl(11°, 33%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 30%, 24%).

Topaz Tease pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 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#C39388

RGB195, 147, 136

HSL11°, 33%, 65%

HSV11°, 30%, 76%

CMYK0, 25, 30, 24

Decimal12817288

CSS RGBrgb(195, 147, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 33%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Topaz Tease K-1099

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 1.3 · #C09084

Behr

Mesa Peach MQ1-51

ΔE 2.2 · #BE9082

PPG

Salmon Eggs 18-16

ΔE 2.3 · #C59687

Hallman-Lindsay

Calliope 44

ΔE 2.7 · #C89A8D

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 2.8 · #C08F80

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-225

ΔE 2.9 · #C18F80

Dulux

Evening Blush S05E5

ΔE 2.9 · #C38E86

Valspar

Field of Flowers 2001-8A

ΔE 4 · #CD9489

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 5.8 · #B5907F

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6.6 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 10.8 · #B49D8D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.9 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.1 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 16.3 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#C39388

#88B8C3

Analogous

#C3889B

#C39388

#C3B188

Triadic

#C39388

#88C393

#9388C3

Split-Complementary

#C39388

#88C3B1

#889BC3

Tetradic

#C39388

#9BC388

#88B8C3

#B188C3

Monochromatic

#77473C

#AA6555

#C39388

#DDC1BB

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#C39388

#B8C388

#88B8C3

#9388C3

Compound

#C39388

#C3B188

#88B8C3

#889BC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFA9A0

#D8C0BA

#E7DBD9

Darker

#AF6A5A

#7C463A

#492821

Saturation

#AFA09D

#C39388

#E1806A

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C39388

#ABA587

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C39388

#9D9D89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C39388

#C29296

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Topaz Tease 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

#D29B81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C39388

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFA0A5

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.

#6DA1AD

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: #C39388;

CSS — background

background-color: #C39388;

CSS Variable

--color-topaz-tease: #C39388;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'topaz-tease': '#C39388' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C39388] text-[#C39388]

SCSS

$topaz-tease: #C39388;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C39388?

#C39388 is Topaz Tease, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C39388 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Topaz Tease?

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

What colors pair well with Topaz Tease?

Topaz Tease 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 Topaz Tease?

You can download Topaz Tease 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 Topaz Tease?

The hex code is #C39388. In RGB it's 195, 147, 136, and in HSL it's 11°, 33%, 65%.

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