REDS

Dutchess Dawn

#C9A7AC

RGB 201, 167, 172 · HSL 351°, 24%, 72% · CMYK 0, 17, 14, 21

Dutchess Dawn is #C9A7AC in HEX — rgb(201, 167, 172), hsl(351°, 24%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 21%).

Dutchess Dawn pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 24%, 72%. 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#C9A7AC

RGB201, 167, 172

HSL351°, 24%, 72%

HSV351°, 17%, 79%

CMYK0, 17, 14, 21

Decimal13215660

CSS RGBrgb(201, 167, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 24%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hydrangea Bouquet HDC-CT-08A

ΔE 1.3 · #CAA5AA

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 2 · #C7A4A6

Valspar

Rosy Hue 1007-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #CEACAD

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 2.9 · #C7A1A9

Vista Paint

Victorian Cottage C-103

ΔE 2.9 · #D2ADB4

Dulux

Baby Jane S03E3

ΔE 3.4 · #D0A7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

ΔE 3.8 · #D5AFB6

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 4.1 · #C79EA2

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 5 · #BAA3A9

Benjamin Moore

Magic 1250

ΔE 5.2 · #BEA8A9

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.3 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 8.3 · #BDA5B7

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13.9 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C9A7AC

#A6C9C4

Analogous

#C9A6BD

#C9A7AC

#C9B2A6

Triadic

#C9A7AC

#ACC9A6

#A6ACC9

Split-Complementary

#C9A7AC

#A6C9B2

#A6BDC9

Tetradic

#C9A7AC

#BDC9A6

#A6C9C4

#B2A6C9

Monochromatic

#855159

#AC777F

#C9A7AC

#E6D6D8

#F5EFF0

Rectangle

#C9A7AC

#C9C4A6

#A6C9C4

#A6ACC9

Compound

#C9A7AC

#C9B2A6

#A6C9C4

#A6BDC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B8BC

#DDCBCE

#EAE2E3

Darker

#AE7880

#804A52

#4B2B2F

Saturation

#BDB2B4

#C9A6AC

#E48B99

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A7AC

#B6B4AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A7AC

#ADADAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A7AC

#C8A9AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dutchess Dawn 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

#D6AA9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A7AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AFC0

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#83B5AD

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: #C9A7AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A7AC;

CSS Variable

--color-dutchess-dawn: #C9A7AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dutchess-dawn': '#C9A7AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A7AC] text-[#C9A7AC]

SCSS

$dutchess-dawn: #C9A7AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A7AC?

#C9A7AC is Dutchess Dawn, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A7AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dutchess Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Dutchess Dawn?

Dutchess Dawn 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 Dutchess Dawn?

You can download Dutchess Dawn 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 Dutchess Dawn?

The hex code is #C9A7AC. In RGB it's 201, 167, 172, and in HSL it's 351°, 24%, 72%.

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