REDS

Rose Smoke

#CEADA3

RGB 206, 173, 163 · HSL 14°, 30%, 72% · CMYK 0, 16, 21, 19

Rose Smoke is #CEADA3 in HEX — rgb(206, 173, 163), hsl(14°, 30%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 21%, 19%).

Rose Smoke pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 30%, 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#CEADA3

RGB206, 173, 163

HSL14°, 30%, 72%

HSV14°, 21%, 81%

CMYK0, 16, 21, 19

Decimal13544867

CSS RGBrgb(206, 173, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 30%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 1 · #CDAEA5

Behr

Iced Copper S200-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D0AFA3

Valspar

Damask Dunes 1006-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #CDB0A7

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 2 · #C8A89E

Benjamin Moore

Soul 1179

ΔE 2.2 · #D0AFA1

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 2.2 · #CEB1A5

Sherwin-Williams

Sashay Sand SW6051

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB4A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 3.3 · #C8A99A

Vista Paint

Demetrio K-1132

ΔE 4.3 · #CCABA9

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 5.3 · #DCB8A8

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 5.4 · #D1AF9B

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 6.7 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.6 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.1 · #BA9873

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

#CEADA3

#A2C3CD

Analogous

#CDA2AE

#CEADA3

#CDC2A2

Triadic

#CEADA3

#A2CDAC

#ACA2CD

Split-Complementary

#CEADA3

#A2CDC2

#A2AECD

Tetradic

#CEADA3

#AECDA2

#A2C3CD

#C2A2CD

Monochromatic

#8B5A4B

#B28070

#CEADA3

#E8D9D4

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#CEADA3

#C3CDA2

#A2C3CD

#ACA2CD

Compound

#CEADA3

#CDC2A2

#A2C3CD

#A2AECD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BDB5

#DFCEC9

#EBE3E1

Darker

#B58171

#865344

#4F3026

Saturation

#BEB4B1

#CDACA2

#E69F89

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

#CEADA3

#BDB8A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEADA3

#B3B3A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEADA3

#CEACAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Smoke 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

#DAAE95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEADA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B3BA

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.

#83AAB5

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: #CEADA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEADA3;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-smoke: #CEADA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-smoke': '#CEADA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEADA3] text-[#CEADA3]

SCSS

$rose-smoke: #CEADA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEADA3?

#CEADA3 is Rose Smoke, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CEADA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Smoke?

Rose Smoke 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 Rose Smoke?

You can download Rose Smoke 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 Rose Smoke?

The hex code is #CEADA3. In RGB it's 206, 173, 163, and in HSL it's 14°, 30%, 72%.

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