REDS

Rose Bisque

#C6A499

RGB 198, 164, 153 · HSL 15°, 28%, 69% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 22

Rose Bisque is #C6A499 in HEX — rgb(198, 164, 153), hsl(15°, 28%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 22%).

Rose Bisque pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 28%, 69%. 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#C6A499

RGB198, 164, 153

HSL15°, 28%, 69%

HSV15°, 23%, 78%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 22

Decimal13018265

CSS RGBrgb(198, 164, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 28%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Bisque DE6081

Exact match

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #C5A598

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C4A295

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

ΔE 1.6 · #C3A497

Behr

Art Deco Pink MQ1-50

ΔE 1.8 · #CAA99E

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 1.9 · #C1A198

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 1.9 · #C1A097

Dulux

Earth Warming S08D4

ΔE 2.7 · #BF9D91

Benjamin Moore

Café 2099-50

ΔE 3.1 · #C6AAA0

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.6 · #B99F90

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 6.1 · #D1AF9B

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.3 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12.4 · #AAA593

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C6A499

#9ABBC6

Analogous

#C69AA5

#C6A499

#C6BB9A

Triadic

#C6A499

#9AC6A5

#A59AC6

Split-Complementary

#C6A499

#9AC6BB

#9AA5C6

Tetradic

#C6A499

#A5C69A

#9ABBC6

#BB9AC6

Monochromatic

#7F5648

#AB7969

#C6A499

#E2D0CB

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#C6A499

#BBC69A

#9ABBC6

#A59AC6

Compound

#C6A499

#C6BB9A

#9ABBC6

#9AA5C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1B7AE

#DBCAC4

#E9E1DE

Darker

#AE7C6B

#7F5243

#4A2F26

Saturation

#B7ADA9

#C6A59A

#E3977D

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6A499

#B5B099

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6A499

#AAAA9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6A499

#C6A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Bisque 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

#D4A88E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6A499

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1ADB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#7BA3B0

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: #C6A499;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6A499;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-bisque: #C6A499;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-bisque': '#C6A499' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6A499] text-[#C6A499]

SCSS

$rose-bisque: #C6A499;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6A499?

#C6A499 is Rose Bisque, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C6A499 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Bisque?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Bisque?

Rose Bisque 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 Rose Bisque?

You can download Rose Bisque 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 Rose Bisque?

The hex code is #C6A499. In RGB it's 198, 164, 153, and in HSL it's 15°, 28%, 69%.

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