REDS

Everything’s Rosy

#D8ACA0

RGB 216, 172, 160 · HSL 13°, 42%, 74% · CMYK 0, 20, 26, 15

Everything’s Rosy is #D8ACA0 in HEX — rgb(216, 172, 160), hsl(13°, 42%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 15%).

Everything’s Rosy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 42%, 74%. 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#D8ACA0

RGB216, 172, 160

HSL13°, 42%, 74%

HSV13°, 26%, 85%

CMYK0, 20, 26, 15

Decimal14199968

CSS RGBrgb(216, 172, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 42%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Warm Sands K-1100

ΔE 1.8 · #D7A99B

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 2.4 · #DCAF9F

PPG

Mesa Pink 1058-4

ΔE 2.5 · #DDB1A8

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 2.8 · #CFA699

Benjamin Moore

Ciao 1187

ΔE 3.5 · #DAB4A7

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

ΔE 3.5 · #E3B4AA

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 3.5 · #E3B5A8

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A496

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 3.9 · #D4AC99

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 5 · #DFB8A7

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 5.1 · #D2A994

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.4 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 15.7 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#D8ACA0

#A1CCD9

Analogous

#D9A1B1

#D8ACA0

#D9C9A1

Triadic

#D8ACA0

#A1D9AD

#ADA1D9

Split-Complementary

#D8ACA0

#A1D9C9

#A1B1D9

Tetradic

#D8ACA0

#B1D9A1

#A1CCD9

#C9A1D9

Monochromatic

#9F5541

#C27E6B

#D8ACA0

#EFDCD7

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#D8ACA0

#CCD9A1

#A1CCD9

#ADA1D9

Compound

#D8ACA0

#D9C9A1

#A1CCD9

#A1B1D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0BDB4

#E5CFC9

#EFE4E1

Darker

#C57D69

#984D38

#5A2C1F

Saturation

#C5B8B4

#D9ADA1

#ECA28E

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8ACA0

#C2BCA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8ACA0

#B4B4A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8ACA0

#D8ABAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Everything’s Rosy 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

#E1AE93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8ACA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB3B7

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.

#7FB4C2

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: #D8ACA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8ACA0;

CSS Variable

--color-everything’s-rosy: #D8ACA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'everything’s-rosy': '#D8ACA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8ACA0] text-[#D8ACA0]

SCSS

$everything’s-rosy: #D8ACA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8ACA0?

#D8ACA0 is Everything’s Rosy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D8ACA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Everything’s Rosy?

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

What colors pair well with Everything’s Rosy?

Everything’s Rosy 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 Everything’s Rosy?

You can download Everything’s Rosy 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 Everything’s Rosy?

The hex code is #D8ACA0. In RGB it's 216, 172, 160, and in HSL it's 13°, 42%, 74%.

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