REDS

Cottage Rose

#D9A89A

RGB 217, 168, 154 · HSL 13°, 45%, 73% · CMYK 0, 23, 29, 15

Cottage Rose is #D9A89A in HEX — rgb(217, 168, 154), hsl(13°, 45%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 29%, 15%).

Cottage Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 45%, 73%. 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#D9A89A

RGB217, 168, 154

HSL13°, 45%, 73%

HSV13°, 29%, 85%

CMYK0, 23, 29, 15

Decimal14264474

CSS RGBrgb(217, 168, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 45%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunbaked Clay K-1084

ΔE 1.3 · #D9A797

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 1.5 · #D6A496

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 2.4 · #D8A394

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 2.9 · #DDA896

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 2.9 · #D0A292

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 3.2 · #D9A492

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 046

ΔE 3.3 · #DBA593

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 4.2 · #DDA69F

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 4.3 · #DBAC96

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 4.7 · #D2A994

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 4.8 · #E3B5A8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.1 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.1 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.1 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.4 · #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

#D9A89A

#9BCCD9

Analogous

#D99BAD

#D9A89A

#D9C89B

Triadic

#D9A89A

#9BD9A9

#A99BD9

Split-Complementary

#D9A89A

#9BD9C8

#9BADD9

Tetradic

#D9A89A

#ADD99B

#9BCCD9

#C89BD9

Monochromatic

#9F523C

#C47964

#D9A89A

#EED9D3

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#D9A89A

#CCD99B

#9BCCD9

#A99BD9

Compound

#D9A89A

#D9C89B

#9BCCD9

#9BADD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1BAAF

#E5CDC6

#EEE3DF

Darker

#C77963

#994A34

#5A2A1D

Saturation

#C3B5B1

#D9A99B

#EC9E88

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9A89A

#C1BA9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9A89A

#B2B29C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9A89A

#D9A7AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cottage 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

#E2AB8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9A89A

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB0B3

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.

#79B3C3

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: #D9A89A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9A89A;

CSS Variable

--color-cottage-rose: #D9A89A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cottage-rose': '#D9A89A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9A89A] text-[#D9A89A]

SCSS

$cottage-rose: #D9A89A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A89A?

#D9A89A is Cottage Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9A89A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cottage Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Cottage Rose?

Cottage 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 Cottage Rose?

You can download Cottage 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 Cottage Rose?

The hex code is #D9A89A. In RGB it's 217, 168, 154, and in HSL it's 13°, 45%, 73%.

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