REDS

Rosy Queen

#CF9384

RGB 207, 147, 132 · HSL 12°, 44%, 66% · CMYK 0, 29, 36, 19

Rosy Queen is #CF9384 in HEX — rgb(207, 147, 132), hsl(12°, 44%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 36%, 19%).

Rosy Queen pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 44%, 66%. 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#CF9384

RGB207, 147, 132

HSL12°, 44%, 66%

HSV12°, 36%, 81%

CMYK0, 29, 36, 19

Decimal13603716

CSS RGBrgb(207, 147, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 44%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 1.1 · #CE9382

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 1.7 · #CB9281

Dulux

Rosy Queen S06E5

ΔE 2 · #CF9084

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 2.3 · #CA9280

Benjamin Moore

Dusty 2174-40

ΔE 2.5 · #D39286

Valspar

Field of Flowers 2001-8A

ΔE 2.7 · #CD9489

PPG

Mexican Moonlight 1065-5

ΔE 3.3 · #C99387

Behr

Coronado Dunes 240E-3

ΔE 5.3 · #D59F93

Dunn-Edwards

Revival Rose DEC701

ΔE 6 · #C09084

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 6.2 · #BD8773

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.2 · #D6A496

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.2 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.6 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 17.4 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#CF9384

#82BFCE

Analogous

#CE8299

#CF9384

#CEB882

Triadic

#CF9384

#82CE91

#9182CE

Split-Complementary

#CF9384

#82CEB8

#8299CE

Tetradic

#CF9384

#99CE82

#82BFCE

#B882CE

Monochromatic

#844433

#B9614B

#CF9384

#E4C2B9

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#CF9384

#BFCE82

#82BFCE

#9182CE

Compound

#CF9384

#CEB882

#82BFCE

#8299CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8A79B

#DEBFB8

#EADBD7

Darker

#BE654F

#894230

#51261B

Saturation

#B4A19D

#CE9182

#E7836A

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF9384

#B2A983

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF9384

#9F9F86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF9384

#CE9297

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rosy Queen 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

#DB9B7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF9384

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8A0A2

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.

#65A8B9

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: #CF9384;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF9384;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-queen: #CF9384;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-queen': '#CF9384' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF9384] text-[#CF9384]

SCSS

$rosy-queen: #CF9384;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF9384?

#CF9384 is Rosy Queen, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF9384 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Queen?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Queen?

Rosy Queen 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 Queen?

You can download Rosy Queen 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 Queen?

The hex code is #CF9384. In RGB it's 207, 147, 132, and in HSL it's 12°, 44%, 66%.

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