REDS

Italiano Rose

#D16169

RGB 209, 97, 105 · HSL 356°, 55%, 60% · CMYK 0, 54, 50, 18

Italiano Rose is #D16169 in HEX — rgb(209, 97, 105), hsl(356°, 55%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 50%, 18%).

Italiano Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 55%, 60%. 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#D16169

RGB209, 97, 105

HSL356°, 55%, 60%

HSV356°, 54%, 82%

CMYK0, 54, 50, 18

Decimal13721961

CSS RGBrgb(209, 97, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 55%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 3.3 · #D66972

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 4.8 · #C3585C

Benjamin Moore

Milano 1313

ΔE 5 · #D95D67

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 5 · #D76968

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 5.1 · #D45962

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 5.1 · #D46575

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 5.2 · #E06E78

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 6 · #D36E70

Behr

Strawberry Wine MQ4-2

ΔE 6.3 · #C9686B

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 7.4 · #D95862

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 8.9 · #CB556E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.4 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.9 · #B64F48

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 16.3 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 20.7 · #BA4133

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

#D16169

#61D1CA

Analogous

#D161A0

#D16169

#D19261

Triadic

#D16169

#68D161

#6168D1

Split-Complementary

#D16169

#61D192

#61A0D1

Tetradic

#D16169

#A0D161

#61D1CA

#9261D1

Monochromatic

#772228

#B2343C

#D16169

#E29CA1

#F4D7D9

Rectangle

#D16169

#D1CA61

#61D1CA

#6168D1

Compound

#D16169

#D19261

#61D1CA

#61A0D1

Variations

Lighter

#DA8187

#DEA5A9

#E9CECF

Darker

#C1343D

#872128

#501216

Saturation

#AA888A

#D16168

#E84A54

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.62:1

Deuteranopia

#D16169

#9D9466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D16169

#7E7E68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D16169

#CE666D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Italiano 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

#DC756A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D16169

Daylight 5500K

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

#C97A8E

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.

#48BCB5

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: #D16169;

CSS — background

background-color: #D16169;

CSS Variable

--color-italiano-rose: #D16169;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italiano-rose': '#D16169' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D16169] text-[#D16169]

SCSS

$italiano-rose: #D16169;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D16169?

#D16169 is Italiano Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D16169 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Italiano Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Italiano Rose?

Italiano 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 Italiano Rose?

You can download Italiano 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 Italiano Rose?

The hex code is #D16169. In RGB it's 209, 97, 105, and in HSL it's 356°, 55%, 60%.

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