REDS

Lighthearted Rose

#C7A1A9

RGB 199, 161, 169 · HSL 347°, 25%, 71% · CMYK 0, 19, 15, 22

Lighthearted Rose is #C7A1A9 in HEX — rgb(199, 161, 169), hsl(347°, 25%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 15%, 22%).

Lighthearted Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 25%, 71%. 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#C7A1A9

RGB199, 161, 169

HSL347°, 25%, 71%

HSV347°, 19%, 78%

CMYK0, 19, 15, 22

Decimal13083049

CSS RGBrgb(199, 161, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 25%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cosmos Kiss K-1155

ΔE 0.8 · #C69FA7

Behr

Dutchess Dawn MQ1-4

ΔE 1.6 · #C6A3A9

Dulux

Casa Talec S01E3

ΔE 2.1 · #C49CA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

ΔE 2.1 · #C49CA6

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 2.8 · #C79EA2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 3.4 · #C7A4A6

Valspar

Sugarplum Dance 1006-6A

ΔE 3.5 · #CFA8B4

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 4 · #BA99A2

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 4.8 · #BF9A9B

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 8 · #BDA5B7

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 8.9 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.9 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 15.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 20.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C7A1A9

#A3C8C0

Analogous

#C8A3BD

#C7A1A9

#C8ADA3

Triadic

#C7A1A9

#ABC8A3

#A3ABC8

Split-Complementary

#C7A1A9

#A3C8AD

#A3BDC8

Tetradic

#C7A1A9

#BDC8A3

#A3C8C0

#ADA3C8

Monochromatic

#834E5A

#AB737F

#C7A1A9

#E4D2D6

#F5EFF0

Rectangle

#C7A1A9

#C8C0A3

#A3C8C0

#A3ABC8

Compound

#C7A1A9

#C8ADA3

#A3C8C0

#A3BDC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3B5BB

#DCC9CD

#EAE1E3

Darker

#AE7480

#7F4854

#4B2930

Saturation

#BBB0B2

#C8A3AB

#E3879B

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7A1A9

#B2B0A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7A1A9

#A8A8A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7A1A9

#C5A3A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lighthearted 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

#D5A59A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7A1A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2AABE

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.

#81B3A8

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: #C7A1A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7A1A9;

CSS Variable

--color-lighthearted-rose: #C7A1A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lighthearted-rose': '#C7A1A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7A1A9] text-[#C7A1A9]

SCSS

$lighthearted-rose: #C7A1A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7A1A9?

#C7A1A9 is Lighthearted Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C7A1A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lighthearted Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Lighthearted Rose?

Lighthearted 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 Lighthearted Rose?

You can download Lighthearted 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 Lighthearted Rose?

The hex code is #C7A1A9. In RGB it's 199, 161, 169, and in HSL it's 347°, 25%, 71%.

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