REDS

Rosy Linen

#C6B4B2

RGB 198, 180, 178 · HSL 6°, 15%, 74% · CMYK 0, 9, 10, 22

Rosy Linen is #C6B4B2 in HEX — rgb(198, 180, 178), hsl(6°, 15%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 10%, 22%).

Rosy Linen pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 15%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C6B4B2

RGB198, 180, 178

HSL6°, 15%, 74%

HSV6°, 10%, 78%

CMYK0, 9, 10, 22

Decimal13022386

CSS RGBrgb(198, 180, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 15%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 1.3 · #C3B4B3

Dulux

Soft Tone S03C2

ΔE 1.4 · #C3B2B2

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C0B2B1

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 2 · #C3B1AC

Behr

Vintage Charm N160-3

ΔE 2.3 · #C8B4B6

Benjamin Moore

Batik AF-610

ΔE 2.5 · #CDBAB6

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.6 · #C2ADAB

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.7 · #CDBBB7

Valspar

Lovebug 1005-10B

ΔE 2.9 · #CAB1AE

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 3.2 · #BEB4B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 4.1 · #CEBBB3

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.2 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.3 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.8 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C6B4B2

#B3C5C7

Analogous

#C7B3BB

#C6B4B2

#C7BFB3

Triadic

#C6B4B2

#B3C7B5

#B5B3C7

Split-Complementary

#C6B4B2

#B3C7BF

#B3BBC7

Tetradic

#C6B4B2

#BBC7B3

#B3C5C7

#BFB3C7

Monochromatic

#81635F

#A68A87

#C6B4B2

#E7E0DF

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#C6B4B2

#C5C7B3

#B3C5C7

#B5B3C7

Compound

#C6B4B2

#C7BFB3

#B3C5C7

#B3BBC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C4C2

#DCD3D2

#EAE6E5

Darker

#A78A87

#795A57

#473432

Saturation

#C0BABA

#C7B5B3

#E39E97

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B4B2

#BCBAB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B4B2

#B7B7B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B4B2

#C6B4B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rosy Linen 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

#D4B4A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B4B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B9C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#89B3B8

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: #C6B4B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B4B2;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-linen: #C6B4B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-linen': '#C6B4B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B4B2] text-[#C6B4B2]

SCSS

$rosy-linen: #C6B4B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B4B2?

#C6B4B2 is Rosy Linen, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B4B2 warm or cool?

Rosy Linen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rosy Linen?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Linen?

Rosy Linen 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 Rosy Linen?

You can download Rosy Linen 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 Rosy Linen?

The hex code is #C6B4B2. In RGB it's 198, 180, 178, and in HSL it's 6°, 15%, 74%.

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