REDS

Sunstone

#C7887F

RGB 199, 136, 127 · HSL 7°, 39%, 64% · CMYK 0, 32, 36, 22

Sunstone is #C7887F in HEX — rgb(199, 136, 127), hsl(7°, 39%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 36%, 22%).

Sunstone pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 39%, 64%. 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#C7887F

RGB199, 136, 127

HSL7°, 39%, 64%

HSV7°, 36%, 78%

CMYK0, 32, 36, 22

Decimal13076607

CSS RGBrgb(199, 136, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 39%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rosedust SW0025

ΔE 1.9 · #CC8D84

Benjamin Moore

Antique 2173-40

ΔE 2.8 · #C98E82

Dulux

Argyle Rose S06E6

ΔE 2.8 · #C48377

Valspar

Vintage Coral 2002-6A

ΔE 3.5 · #CF8A7E

Behr

Suntan Glow 230F-5

ΔE 4.8 · #BD8474

Vista Paint

Cinnamon Rose K-1123

ΔE 5 · #CF857B

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 5.5 · #CB9281

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 6.7 · #C09084

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 6.7 · #BD8773

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.3 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 11 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.4 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 17.9 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#C7887F

#7FBFC7

Analogous

#C77F9B

#C7887F

#C7AC7F

Triadic

#C7887F

#7FC788

#887FC7

Split-Complementary

#C7887F

#7FC7AC

#7F9BC7

Tetradic

#C7887F

#9BC77F

#7FBFC7

#AC7FC7

Monochromatic

#793D35

#AE584C

#C7887F

#DEB9B5

#F6EBEA

Rectangle

#C7887F

#BFC77F

#7FBFC7

#887FC7

Compound

#C7887F

#C7AC7F

#7FBFC7

#7F9BC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2A099

#DABAB6

#E8D8D6

Darker

#B65B50

#803C33

#4C221D

Saturation

#AE9B98

#C7887F

#E37263

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7887F

#A8A07E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7887F

#959580

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7887F

#C6888C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sunstone 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

#D5937A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7887F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2989F

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.

#64A8B1

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: #C7887F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7887F;

CSS Variable

--color-sunstone: #C7887F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunstone': '#C7887F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7887F] text-[#C7887F]

SCSS

$sunstone: #C7887F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7887F?

#C7887F is Sunstone, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C7887F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunstone?

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

What colors pair well with Sunstone?

Sunstone 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 Sunstone?

You can download Sunstone 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 Sunstone?

The hex code is #C7887F. In RGB it's 199, 136, 127, and in HSL it's 7°, 39%, 64%.

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