REDS

Raspberry Kahlua

#C9A196

RGB 201, 161, 150 · HSL 13°, 32%, 69% · CMYK 0, 20, 25, 21

Raspberry Kahlua is #C9A196 in HEX — rgb(201, 161, 150), hsl(13°, 32%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 25%, 21%).

Raspberry Kahlua pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 32%, 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#C9A196

RGB201, 161, 150

HSL13°, 32%, 69%

HSV13°, 25%, 79%

CMYK0, 20, 25, 21

Decimal13214102

CSS RGBrgb(201, 161, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 32%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raspberry Kahlua S07D4

ΔE 1.4 · #C99F96

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 1.4 · #CCA195

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 2 · #C59F91

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 2.2 · #CFA699

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 2.6 · #C4A295

Valspar

Adobe Glow 1007-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #C29C8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 3.3 · #C1A097

Benjamin Moore

Palmetto 1188

ΔE 3.4 · #CB9D8F

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 3.6 · #C1A198

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5 · #D6A496

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 6 · #D2A994

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.6 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14.6 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16 · #C1876B

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

#C9A196

#97BEC9

Analogous

#C997A5

#C9A196

#C9BB97

Triadic

#C9A196

#97C9A2

#A297C9

Split-Complementary

#C9A196

#97C9BB

#97A5C9

Tetradic

#C9A196

#A5C997

#97BEC9

#BB97C9

Monochromatic

#835144

#AF7464

#C9A196

#E3CFC9

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#C9A196

#BEC997

#97BEC9

#A297C9

Compound

#C9A196

#C9BB97

#97BEC9

#97A5C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B4AC

#DCC8C3

#EAE0DD

Darker

#B37766

#834D3F

#4D2D24

Saturation

#B8ACA8

#C9A297

#E4927C

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A196

#B5AF96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A196

#A9A997

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A196

#C9A0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raspberry Kahlua 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

#D6A58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A196

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AAB0

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.

#79A6B2

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: #C9A196;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A196;

CSS Variable

--color-raspberry-kahlua: #C9A196;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raspberry-kahlua': '#C9A196' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A196] text-[#C9A196]

SCSS

$raspberry-kahlua: #C9A196;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A196?

#C9A196 is Raspberry Kahlua, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A196 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raspberry Kahlua?

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

What colors pair well with Raspberry Kahlua?

Raspberry Kahlua 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 Raspberry Kahlua?

You can download Raspberry Kahlua 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 Raspberry Kahlua?

The hex code is #C9A196. In RGB it's 201, 161, 150, and in HSL it's 13°, 32%, 69%.

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