REDS

Impatient Heart

#C47D7C

RGB 196, 125, 124 · HSL 1°, 38%, 63% · CMYK 0, 36, 37, 23

Impatient Heart is #C47D7C in HEX — rgb(196, 125, 124), hsl(1°, 38%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 37%, 23%).

Impatient Heart pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 38%, 63%. 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#C47D7C

RGB196, 125, 124

HSL1°, 38%, 63%

HSV1°, 37%, 77%

CMYK0, 36, 37, 23

Decimal12877180

CSS RGBrgb(196, 125, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 38%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

Exact match

Vista Paint

Impatient Heart C-62

ΔE 0.6 · #C37D7B

Dulux

Prancer S04E6

ΔE 1.9 · #C58180

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Rose SW9004

ΔE 2.3 · #C37F7A

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 2.4 · #C47977

PPG

Emberglo 18-29

ΔE 3.4 · #C67976

Benjamin Moore

Genuine 2005-40

ΔE 4.3 · #C88187

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 4.3 · #BC7B7F

Valspar

Rhapsody 2002-5C

ΔE 5.1 · #C27B71

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 5.6 · #D28085

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.8 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.4 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 19.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#C47D7C

#7DC3C5

Analogous

#C57D9F

#C47D7C

#C5A27D

Triadic

#C47D7C

#7DC57E

#7E7DC5

Split-Complementary

#C47D7C

#7DC5A2

#7D9FC5

Tetradic

#C47D7C

#9FC57D

#7DC3C5

#A27DC5

Monochromatic

#743534

#A94D4C

#C47D7C

#DCB2B2

#F4E7E6

Rectangle

#C47D7C

#C3C57D

#7DC3C5

#7E7DC5

Compound

#C47D7C

#C5A27D

#7DC3C5

#7D9FC5

Variations

Lighter

#D09897

#D9B5B4

#E7D5D5

Darker

#B3504E

#7D3533

#4A1E1D

Saturation

#AB9696

#C57E7D

#E26260

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

3.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.57:1

Deuteranopia

#C47D7C

#A19A7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C47D7C

#8C8C7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C47D7C

#C27F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Impatient Heart 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

#D28A78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C47D7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08F9C

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.

#62AEAF

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: #C47D7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C47D7C;

CSS Variable

--color-impatient-heart: #C47D7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impatient-heart': '#C47D7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C47D7C] text-[#C47D7C]

SCSS

$impatient-heart: #C47D7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C47D7C?

#C47D7C is Impatient Heart, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C47D7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Impatient Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Impatient Heart?

Impatient Heart 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 Impatient Heart?

You can download Impatient Heart 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 Impatient Heart?

The hex code is #C47D7C. In RGB it's 196, 125, 124, and in HSL it's 1°, 38%, 63%.

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