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Bright Rose

#C51959

RGB 197, 25, 89 · HSL 338°, 77%, 44% · CMYK 0, 87, 55, 23

Bright Rose is #C51959 in HEX — rgb(197, 25, 89), hsl(338°, 77%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 87%, 55%, 23%).

Bright Rose pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 77%, 44%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C51959

RGB197, 25, 89

HSL338°, 77%, 44%

HSV338°, 87%, 77%

CMYK0, 87, 55, 23

Decimal12917081

CSS RGBrgb(197, 25, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 77%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinkadelic P160-5

ΔE 6.8 · #D13865

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 7 · #D72D6D

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2079-20

ΔE 10.7 · #B93254

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Punch DE5048

ΔE 13.2 · #D04A70

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 15.1 · #AE3162

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 15.4 · #CA4B65

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 16.6 · #AB3756

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 17.4 · #C84F68

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 17.6 · #D34E5F

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 18.2 · #A4334E

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 19.1 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 22.6 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 22.8 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.1 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 25.9 · #F93753

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 27.1 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C51959

#1AC787

Analogous

#C71AB0

#C51959

#C7311A

Triadic

#C51959

#59C71A

#1A59C7

Split-Complementary

#C51959

#1AC731

#1AB0C7

Tetradic

#C51959

#B0C71A

#1AC787

#311AC7

Monochromatic

#3F081C

#83113B

#C51959

#E74681

#F08AAF

Rectangle

#C51959

#C7871A

#1AC787

#1A59C7

Compound

#C51959

#C7311A

#1AC787

#1AB0C7

Variations

Lighter

#E53575

#E1719A

#E8B2C6

Darker

#A21146

#720930

#44041B

Saturation

#8A5669

#C71A59

#D30D56

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C51959

#847D54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C51959

#5A5A54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C51959

#C1353E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bright Rose strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D33F5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C51959

Daylight 5500K

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

#C04482

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#219E70

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #C51959;

CSS — background

background-color: #C51959;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-rose: #C51959;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-rose': '#C51959' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C51959] text-[#C51959]

SCSS

$bright-rose: #C51959;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C51959?

#C51959 is Bright Rose, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C51959 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Rose?

Bright Rose works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bright Rose?

Bright Rose pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bright Rose?

You can download Bright 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 Bright Rose?

The hex code is #C51959. In RGB it's 197, 25, 89, and in HSL it's 338°, 77%, 44%.

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