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Rose Red

#C92351

RGB 201, 35, 81 · HSL 343°, 70%, 46% · CMYK 0, 83, 60, 21

Rose Red is #C92351 in HEX — rgb(201, 35, 81), hsl(343°, 70%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 60%, 21%).

Rose Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 70%, 46%. 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#C92351

RGB201, 35, 81

HSL343°, 70%, 46%

HSV343°, 83%, 79%

CMYK0, 83, 60, 21

Decimal13181777

CSS RGBrgb(201, 35, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 70%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Whip Lash P150-6

ΔE 8 · #CD1E45

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 8.1 · #C1334B

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 10.5 · #C53A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 12 · #C03543

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 12.2 · #D72D6D

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 13.2 · #D34E5F

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 13.5 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 14.1 · #A4233C

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 16.4 · #C84F68

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 16.5 · #BC383C

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 17.2 · #B83236

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 20.2 · #F93753

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 20.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 21.6 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 21.9 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.1 · #B8352E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#C92351

#23C799

Analogous

#C723A4

#C92351

#C74723

Triadic

#C92351

#52C723

#2352C7

Split-Complementary

#C92351

#23C747

#23A4C7

Tetradic

#C92351

#A4C723

#23C799

#4723C7

Monochromatic

#450C1C

#861837

#C92351

#E1567D

#ED97AF

Rectangle

#C92351

#C79923

#23C799

#2352C7

Compound

#C92351

#C74723

#23C799

#23A4C7

Variations

Lighter

#DE446F

#DE7B97

#E6B7C5

Darker

#A31940

#720F2B

#440718

Saturation

#8E5D6B

#C72352

#D9124A

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

5.46:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#C92351

#89804B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C92351

#5F5F4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C92351

#C63742

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Red 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

#D64758

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C92351

Daylight 5500K

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

#C34C7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#289F7D

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: #C92351;

CSS — background

background-color: #C92351;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-red: #C92351;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-red': '#C92351' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C92351] text-[#C92351]

SCSS

$rose-red: #C92351;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C92351?

#C92351 is Rose Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C92351 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Red?

Rose Red 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 Rose Red?

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

Where can I download Rose Red?

You can download Rose Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #C92351. In RGB it's 201, 35, 81, and in HSL it's 343°, 70%, 46%.

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