REDS

Argyle Rose

#C48377

RGB 196, 131, 119 · HSL 9°, 39%, 62% · CMYK 0, 33, 39, 23

Argyle Rose is #C48377 in HEX — rgb(196, 131, 119), hsl(9°, 39%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 39%, 23%).

Argyle Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 39%, 62%. 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#C48377

RGB196, 131, 119

HSL9°, 39%, 62%

HSV9°, 39%, 77%

CMYK0, 33, 39, 23

Decimal12878711

CSS RGBrgb(196, 131, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 39%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Argyle Rose S06E6

Exact match

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

ΔE 2.8 · #C7887F

Valspar

Vintage Coral 2002-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #CF8A7E

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 047

ΔE 3.6 · #C28674

Behr

Suntan Glow 230F-5

ΔE 3.8 · #BD8474

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Rose SW9004

ΔE 3.9 · #C37F7A

Vista Paint

Cinnamon Rose K-1123

ΔE 4.2 · #CF857B

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 4.8 · #C0786D

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 6.2 · #C47D7C

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 6.4 · #C6876F

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.6 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.1 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.5 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#C48377

#78B9C4

Analogous

#C47893

#C48377

#C4A978

Triadic

#C48377

#78C484

#8478C4

Split-Complementary

#C48377

#78C4A9

#7893C4

Tetradic

#C48377

#93C478

#78B9C4

#A978C4

Monochromatic

#713B32

#A75749

#C48377

#DBB4AD

#F3E5E3

Rectangle

#C48377

#B9C478

#78B9C4

#8478C4

Compound

#C48377

#C4A978

#78B9C4

#7893C4

Variations

Lighter

#D09C93

#D8B7B2

#E6D7D4

Darker

#B25A4B

#7C3D32

#49231C

Saturation

#A99693

#C48478

#E16F5B

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#C48377

#A49C76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48377

#919179

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48377

#C38387

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Argyle Rose 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

#D28F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48377

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09499

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.

#5EA2AE

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: #C48377;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48377;

CSS Variable

--color-argyle-rose: #C48377;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'argyle-rose': '#C48377' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48377] text-[#C48377]

SCSS

$argyle-rose: #C48377;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48377?

#C48377 is Argyle Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C48377 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Argyle Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Argyle Rose?

Argyle Rose 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 Argyle Rose?

You can download Argyle Rose 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 Argyle Rose?

The hex code is #C48377. In RGB it's 196, 131, 119, and in HSL it's 9°, 39%, 62%.

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