REDS

Argyle Rose

#C48677

RGB 196, 134, 119 · HSL 12°, 39%, 62% · CMYK 0, 32, 39, 23

Argyle Rose is #C48677 in HEX — rgb(196, 134, 119), hsl(12°, 39%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 39%, 23%).

Argyle Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 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#C48677

RGB196, 134, 119

HSL12°, 39%, 62%

HSV12°, 39%, 77%

CMYK0, 32, 39, 23

Decimal12879479

CSS RGBrgb(196, 134, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 39%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Smoked CC-154

ΔE 1.7 · #C28674

Dulux

Adobe S07E5

ΔE 1.7 · #C38573

Behr

Suntan Glow 230F-5

ΔE 2.5 · #BD8474

PPG

Copper Trail 1066-5 · 16-27

ΔE 2.8 · #C18978

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 3.1 · #CD8E7F

Valspar

Western Pink 2002-7C

ΔE 3.6 · #BD8775

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 4.1 · #BD8773

Vista Paint

Spice Island K-1074

ΔE 4.7 · #C1816B

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 4.7 · #CB9281

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 5 · #C6876F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.6 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 11.7 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#C48677

#78B5C4

Analogous

#C4788F

#C48677

#C4AD78

Triadic

#C48677

#78C487

#8778C4

Split-Complementary

#C48677

#78C4AD

#788FC4

Tetradic

#C48677

#8FC478

#78B5C4

#AD78C4

Monochromatic

#713F32

#A75C49

#C48677

#DBB7AD

#F3E6E3

Rectangle

#C48677

#B5C478

#78B5C4

#8778C4

Compound

#C48677

#C4AD78

#78B5C4

#788FC4

Variations

Lighter

#D09F93

#D8B9B2

#E6D8D4

Darker

#B25F4B

#7C4132

#49251C

Saturation

#A99793

#C48778

#E1765B

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C48677

#A69E76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48677

#939379

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48677

#C3858A

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

#D29174

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48677

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09699

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.

#5E9EAE

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: #C48677;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48677;

CSS Variable

--color-argyle-rose: #C48677;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'argyle-rose': '#C48677' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48677] text-[#C48677]

SCSS

$argyle-rose: #C48677;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48677?

#C48677 is Argyle Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C48677 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 #C48677. In RGB it's 196, 134, 119, and in HSL it's 12°, 39%, 62%.

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