REDS

Rambling Rose

#D78A9A

RGB 215, 138, 154 · HSL 348°, 49%, 69% · CMYK 0, 36, 28, 16

Rambling Rose is #D78A9A in HEX — rgb(215, 138, 154), hsl(348°, 49%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 28%, 16%).

Rambling Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 49%, 69%. 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#D78A9A

RGB215, 138, 154

HSL348°, 49%, 69%

HSV348°, 36%, 84%

CMYK0, 36, 28, 16

Decimal14125722

CSS RGBrgb(215, 138, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 49%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rambling Rose C-1142

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 1.7 · #D98899

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-40

ΔE 2 · #DD8D9C

Dulux

Sugar Tooth S01G4

ΔE 3.3 · #D68FA1

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 3.7 · #E392A1

Behr

Coral Serenade 180D-4

ΔE 4.6 · #E1899C

Valspar

Doric Pink 1008-3C

ΔE 5 · #CA808B

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D6859F

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 5.5 · #D593A5

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 6.6 · #E398AF

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 8 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 8.4 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.3 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.2 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#D78A9A

#89D7C7

Analogous

#D789BF

#D78A9A

#D7A089

Triadic

#D78A9A

#99D789

#8999D7

Split-Complementary

#D78A9A

#89D7A0

#89BFD7

Tetradic

#D78A9A

#BFD789

#89D7C7

#A089D7

Monochromatic

#943346

#C35067

#D78A9A

#EAC2CA

#F8ECEF

Rectangle

#D78A9A

#D7C789

#89D7C7

#8999D7

Compound

#D78A9A

#D7A089

#89D7C7

#89BFD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFA1AD

#E3BCC4

#EDDADE

Darker

#C85269

#952D41

#581925

Saturation

#BCA4A9

#D78999

#EB758D

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

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D78A9A

#AFAB99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D78A9A

#9B9B98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D78A9A

#D48F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rambling 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

#E1948F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D78A9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE99B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#6AC1B0

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: #D78A9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D78A9A;

CSS Variable

--color-rambling-rose: #D78A9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rambling-rose': '#D78A9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D78A9A] text-[#D78A9A]

SCSS

$rambling-rose: #D78A9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D78A9A?

#D78A9A is Rambling Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D78A9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rambling Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Rambling Rose?

Rambling 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 Rambling Rose?

You can download Rambling 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 Rambling Rose?

The hex code is #D78A9A. In RGB it's 215, 138, 154, and in HSL it's 348°, 49%, 69%.

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