REDS

Desert Rose

#CD616B

RGB 205, 97, 107 · HSL 354°, 52%, 59% · CMYK 0, 53, 48, 20

Desert Rose is #CD616B in HEX — rgb(205, 97, 107), hsl(354°, 52%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 48%, 20%).

Desert Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 52%, 59%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CD616B

RGB205, 97, 107

HSL354°, 52%, 59%

HSV354°, 53%, 80%

CMYK0, 53, 48, 20

Decimal13459819

CSS RGBrgb(205, 97, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 52%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 3 · #D66972

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 3.8 · #D46575

PPG

Mexican Chile 1186-5

ΔE 5.1 · #D16D76

Benjamin Moore

Vibrant 2081-30

ΔE 5.1 · #BF5B68

Behr

Strawberry Wine MQ4-2

ΔE 5.2 · #C9686B

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 5.6 · #C05D6B

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 5.7 · #CD6766

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 5.7 · #D36E70

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 5.8 · #E06E78

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 6.7 · #D76968

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.9 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.8 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.7 · #B64F48

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.4 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 18.4 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 20.7 · #942A35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 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

#CD616B

#60CDC2

Analogous

#CD60A1

#CD616B

#CD8C60

Triadic

#CD616B

#6BCD60

#606BCD

Split-Complementary

#CD616B

#60CD8C

#60A1CD

Tetradic

#CD616B

#A1CD60

#60CDC2

#8C60CD

Monochromatic

#70232B

#AB3642

#CD616B

#DF9AA1

#F2D4D7

Rectangle

#CD616B

#CDC260

#60CDC2

#606BCD

Compound

#CD616B

#CD8C60

#60CDC2

#60A1CD

Variations

Lighter

#D78089

#DCA5AA

#E8CDD0

Darker

#BA3744

#82232D

#4D1319

Saturation

#A78689

#CD606B

#E64757

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

3.81:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.52:1

Deuteranopia

#CD616B

#9B9268

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD616B

#7C7C6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD616B

#CA666C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desert 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

#D9756B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD616B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67A90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#48B8AD

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: #CD616B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD616B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-rose: #CD616B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-rose': '#CD616B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD616B] text-[#CD616B]

SCSS

$desert-rose: #CD616B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD616B?

#CD616B is Desert Rose, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD616B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Rose?

Desert 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 Desert Rose?

You can download Desert 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 Desert Rose?

The hex code is #CD616B. In RGB it's 205, 97, 107, and in HSL it's 354°, 52%, 59%.

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