REDS

Galah

#D17F85

RGB 209, 127, 133 · HSL 356°, 47%, 66% · CMYK 0, 39, 36, 18

Galah is #D17F85 in HEX — rgb(209, 127, 133), hsl(356°, 47%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 36%, 18%).

Galah pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 47%, 66%. 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#D17F85

RGB209, 127, 133

HSL356°, 47%, 66%

HSV356°, 39%, 82%

CMYK0, 39, 36, 18

Decimal13729669

CSS RGBrgb(209, 127, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 47%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Galah S02H5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 0.6 · #D28085

Vista Paint

Porcelain Rose C-1093

ΔE 2.6 · #D98288

Valspar

Strawberry Pink 2001-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #D9878B

Hallman-Lindsay

Porcelain Rose 1094

ΔE 4 · #DD8389

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 4.6 · #D98685

Benjamin Moore

Genuine 2005-40

ΔE 4.8 · #C88187

PPG

Cranberry 1051-5

ΔE 5.2 · #C27277

Sherwin-Williams

Tuberose SW6578

ΔE 5.4 · #D47C8C

Behr

Copperleaf 210D-5

ΔE 5.6 · #D07678

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 5.7 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.7 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 22.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#D17F85

#80D1CC

Analogous

#D180AE

#D17F85

#D1A380

Triadic

#D17F85

#85D180

#8085D1

Split-Complementary

#D17F85

#80D1A3

#80AED1

Tetradic

#D17F85

#AED180

#80D1CC

#A380D1

Monochromatic

#873136

#BD474F

#D17F85

#E5B8BB

#F8ECED

Rectangle

#D17F85

#D1CC80

#80D1CC

#8085D1

Compound

#D17F85

#D1A380

#80D1CC

#80AED1

Variations

Lighter

#DA999D

#E0B6B9

#EBD7D8

Darker

#C24B53

#8C2D33

#53191D

Saturation

#B59C9E

#D18085

#E86971

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D17F85

#A8A283

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D17F85

#919184

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D17F85

#CF8286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Galah 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

#DC8C7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D17F85

Daylight 5500K

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

#C991A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#62BCB6

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: #D17F85;

CSS — background

background-color: #D17F85;

CSS Variable

--color-galah: #D17F85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galah': '#D17F85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D17F85] text-[#D17F85]

SCSS

$galah: #D17F85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D17F85?

#D17F85 is Galah, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D17F85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galah?

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

What colors pair well with Galah?

Galah 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 Galah?

You can download Galah 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 Galah?

The hex code is #D17F85. In RGB it's 209, 127, 133, and in HSL it's 356°, 47%, 66%.

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