REDS

Mellow Rose

#D9A6A1

RGB 217, 166, 161 · HSL 5°, 42%, 74% · CMYK 0, 24, 26, 15

Mellow Rose is #D9A6A1 in HEX — rgb(217, 166, 161), hsl(5°, 42%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 26%, 15%).

Mellow Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 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#D9A6A1

RGB217, 166, 161

HSL5°, 42%, 74%

HSV5°, 26%, 85%

CMYK0, 24, 26, 15

Decimal14263969

CSS RGBrgb(217, 166, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 42%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Behr

Autumn Malt 230F-4

ΔE 3.7 · #CFA097

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 3.8 · #CFA1A0

Benjamin Moore

Titanic 2092-50

ΔE 3.9 · #CC9F9A

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.9 · #D6A496

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 5.4 · #CCA195

Valspar

Salmon Run 2002-6B

ΔE 5.9 · #DC9E95

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 6.3 · #E3B7B1

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 6.8 · #ECABA3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.3 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

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ΔE 12.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 13.5 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 16.6 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#D9A6A1

#A1D4D9

Analogous

#D9A1B8

#D9A6A1

#D9C1A1

Triadic

#D9A6A1

#A1D9A5

#A5A1D9

Split-Complementary

#D9A6A1

#A1D9C1

#A1B8D9

Tetradic

#D9A6A1

#B8D9A1

#A1D4D9

#C1A1D9

Monochromatic

#9F4941

#C2726B

#D9A6A1

#EFD9D7

#F8EEED

Rectangle

#D9A6A1

#D4D9A1

#A1D4D9

#A5A1D9

Compound

#D9A6A1

#D9C1A1

#A1D4D9

#A1B8D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0B7B4

#E5CBC9

#EFE2E1

Darker

#C57169

#984038

#5A241F

Saturation

#C5B6B4

#D9A5A1

#EC958E

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9A6A1

#BFB9A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9A6A1

#B0B0A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9A6A1

#D8A6A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mellow 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

#E2A994

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9A6A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFAEB8

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.

#7FBDC2

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: #D9A6A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9A6A1;

CSS Variable

--color-mellow-rose: #D9A6A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mellow-rose': '#D9A6A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9A6A1] text-[#D9A6A1]

SCSS

$mellow-rose: #D9A6A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A6A1?

#D9A6A1 is Mellow Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9A6A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mellow Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Mellow Rose?

Mellow 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 Mellow Rose?

You can download Mellow 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 Mellow Rose?

The hex code is #D9A6A1. In RGB it's 217, 166, 161, and in HSL it's 5°, 42%, 74%.

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