REDS

Gilman Rose

#CD9D99

RGB 205, 157, 153 · HSL 5°, 34%, 70% · CMYK 0, 23, 25, 20

Gilman Rose is #CD9D99 in HEX — rgb(205, 157, 153), hsl(5°, 34%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 25%, 20%).

Gilman Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 34%, 70%. 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#CD9D99

RGB205, 157, 153

HSL5°, 34%, 70%

HSV5°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 23, 25, 20

Decimal13475225

CSS RGBrgb(205, 157, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 34%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Dress S05E4

ΔE 1.2 · #D19F9B

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 1.4 · #CC9F9A

PPG

Raffia Cream 1056-4

ΔE 1.8 · #CDA09A

Hallman-Lindsay

Angela Canyon 119

ΔE 1.8 · #C99997

Vista Paint

Angela Canyon C-118

ΔE 1.9 · #C89894

Behr

Artifact 210F-5

ΔE 1.9 · #C89997

Valspar

Gilman Rose 1008-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #C69592

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 4.2 · #C39393

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 4.6 · #CCA195

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 5.3 · #C19091

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.8 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 11.9 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.1 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.1 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#CD9D99

#98C8CD

Analogous

#CD98AE

#CD9D99

#CDB798

Triadic

#CD9D99

#98CD9D

#9D98CD

Split-Complementary

#CD9D99

#98CDB7

#98AECD

Tetradic

#CD9D99

#AECD98

#98C8CD

#B798CD

Monochromatic

#894943

#B36C65

#CD9D99

#E6CECC

#F7EFEE

Rectangle

#CD9D99

#C8CD98

#98C8CD

#9D98CD

Compound

#CD9D99

#CDB798

#98C8CD

#98AECD

Variations

Lighter

#D7B0AD

#DEC6C4

#EBDFDE

Darker

#B76D67

#87443D

#4F2723

Saturation

#BAACAB

#CD9D98

#E6887F

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

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD9D99

#B4AF99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD9D99

#A6A69A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD9D99

#CC9EA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Gilman 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

#D9A28E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD9D99

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A7B2

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.

#7AB1B6

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: #CD9D99;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD9D99;

CSS Variable

--color-gilman-rose: #CD9D99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gilman-rose': '#CD9D99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD9D99] text-[#CD9D99]

SCSS

$gilman-rose: #CD9D99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD9D99?

#CD9D99 is Gilman Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD9D99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gilman Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Gilman Rose?

Gilman 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 Gilman Rose?

You can download Gilman 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 Gilman Rose?

The hex code is #CD9D99. In RGB it's 205, 157, 153, and in HSL it's 5°, 34%, 70%.

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