REDS

Lady Guinevere

#CAA09E

RGB 202, 160, 158 · HSL 3°, 29%, 71% · CMYK 0, 21, 22, 21

Lady Guinevere is #CAA09E in HEX — rgb(202, 160, 158), hsl(3°, 29%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 22%, 21%).

Lady Guinevere pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 29%, 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#CAA09E

RGB202, 160, 158

HSL3°, 29%, 71%

HSV3°, 22%, 79%

CMYK0, 21, 22, 21

Decimal13279390

CSS RGBrgb(202, 160, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 29%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sombrero Tan 220F-4

ΔE 0.7 · #CBA09D

PPG

Pepperberry 1055-4

ΔE 1.1 · #C79D9B

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 1.8 · #CFA1A0

Dulux

Aged Pink S06D4

ΔE 1.8 · #C99D99

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruby Eye 71

ΔE 1.9 · #D0A2A0

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 2.2 · #CC9F9A

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 3.4 · #C79EA2

Valspar

Cameo Pink 1006-8A

ΔE 3.8 · #BF9B9C

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 3.9 · #C7A4A6

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 5 · #C4989E

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7.8 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 9.6 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16 · #F1A1A6

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 16.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 19.5 · #BA9873

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

#CAA09E

#A0C8CA

Analogous

#CAA0B3

#CAA09E

#CAB7A0

Triadic

#CAA09E

#A0CAA2

#A2A0CA

Split-Complementary

#CAA09E

#A0CAB7

#A0B3CA

Tetradic

#CAA09E

#B3CAA0

#A0C8CA

#B7A0CA

Monochromatic

#874D4A

#AF726E

#CAA09E

#E6D2D1

#F6EFEF

Rectangle

#CAA09E

#C8CAA0

#A0C8CA

#A2A0CA

Compound

#CAA09E

#CAB7A0

#A0C8CA

#A0B3CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5B4B3

#DEC9C8

#EAE0E0

Darker

#B2736F

#834744

#4D2927

Saturation

#BBAFAF

#CAA2A0

#E58A85

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAA09E

#B4B09E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAA09E

#A8A89E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAA09E

#C9A1A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lady Guinevere 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

#D7A592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAA09E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4AAB6

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.

#81B1B3

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: #CAA09E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAA09E;

CSS Variable

--color-lady-guinevere: #CAA09E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lady-guinevere': '#CAA09E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAA09E] text-[#CAA09E]

SCSS

$lady-guinevere: #CAA09E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAA09E?

#CAA09E is Lady Guinevere, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CAA09E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lady Guinevere?

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

What colors pair well with Lady Guinevere?

Lady Guinevere 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 Lady Guinevere?

You can download Lady Guinevere 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 Lady Guinevere?

The hex code is #CAA09E. In RGB it's 202, 160, 158, and in HSL it's 3°, 29%, 71%.

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