REDS

Rosy Hue

#CEACAD

RGB 206, 172, 173 · HSL 358°, 26%, 74% · CMYK 0, 17, 16, 19

Rosy Hue is #CEACAD in HEX — rgb(206, 172, 173), hsl(358°, 26%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 16%, 19%).

Rosy Hue pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 26%, 74%. 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#CEACAD

RGB206, 172, 173

HSL358°, 26%, 74%

HSV358°, 17%, 81%

CMYK0, 17, 16, 19

Decimal13544621

CSS RGBrgb(206, 172, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 26%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rosy Hue 1007-8A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Demetrio K-1132

ΔE 1.7 · #CCABA9

Dulux

Mary Rose S04D3

ΔE 2.6 · #D6AFAF

PPG

Radiant Rouge 1053-4

ΔE 2.7 · #D7B1B2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 2.9 · #C7A4A6

Behr

Hydrangea Bouquet HDC-CT-08A

ΔE 3.3 · #CAA5AA

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2102-50

ΔE 3.4 · #CBACA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Cottage 104

ΔE 3.8 · #D5AFB6

Sherwin-Williams

Appleblossom SW0076

ΔE 3.8 · #DAB5B4

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 4.5 · #CDB1AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.4 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 8.1 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.6 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.6 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#CEACAD

#ABCECD

Analogous

#CEABBE

#CEACAD

#CEBCAB

Triadic

#CEACAD

#ADCEAB

#ABADCE

Split-Complementary

#CEACAD

#ABCEBC

#ABBECE

Tetradic

#CEACAD

#BECEAB

#ABCECD

#BCABCE

Monochromatic

#8D5355

#B27B7D

#CEACAD

#EADCDC

#F6EFEF

Rectangle

#CEACAD

#CECDAB

#ABCECD

#ABADCE

Compound

#CEACAD

#CEBCAB

#ABCECD

#ABBECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8BCBD

#E0CECF

#ECE4E4

Darker

#B37B7C

#854A4C

#4E2A2C

Saturation

#C2B8B8

#CEABAD

#E69396

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEACAD

#BBB9AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEACAD

#B2B2AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEACAD

#CDADAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rosy Hue 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

#DAAE9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEACAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B3C1

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.

#89B8B6

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: #CEACAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEACAD;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-hue: #CEACAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-hue': '#CEACAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEACAD] text-[#CEACAD]

SCSS

$rosy-hue: #CEACAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEACAD?

#CEACAD is Rosy Hue, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CEACAD warm or cool?

Rosy Hue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rosy Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Hue?

Rosy Hue 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 Rosy Hue?

You can download Rosy Hue 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 Rosy Hue?

The hex code is #CEACAD. In RGB it's 206, 172, 173, and in HSL it's 358°, 26%, 74%.

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