REDS

Amber Rose

#DB8478

RGB 219, 132, 120 · HSL 7°, 58%, 66% · CMYK 0, 40, 45, 14

Amber Rose is #DB8478 in HEX — rgb(219, 132, 120), hsl(7°, 58%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 45%, 14%).

Amber Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 58%, 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#DB8478

RGB219, 132, 120

HSL7°, 58%, 66%

HSV7°, 45%, 86%

CMYK0, 40, 45, 14

Decimal14386296

CSS RGBrgb(219, 132, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 58%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Amber Rose 2003-3B

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 2.1 · #DD897C

Behr

Nectarina 220D-5

ΔE 2.5 · #D57D72

PPG

Cranapple 1190-5

ΔE 2.9 · #DB8079

Vista Paint

Graceful Ballerina C-1072

ΔE 2.9 · #D98879

Dunn-Edwards

Cultured Rose DE5123

ΔE 3.6 · #E5867B

Benjamin Moore

Pink CSP-1175

ΔE 4.3 · #DF8581

Dulux

Zanci S06F6

ΔE 4.3 · #D38677

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 5.5 · #D87B6A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 6.1 · #CD746D

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 6.1 · #E18F79

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 6.5 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.8 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.4 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.5 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.8 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#DB8478

#76CFDB

Analogous

#DB769D

#DB8478

#DBB476

Triadic

#DB8478

#76DB82

#8276DB

Split-Complementary

#DB8478

#76DBB4

#769DDB

Tetradic

#DB8478

#9DDB76

#76CFDB

#B476DB

Monochromatic

#913327

#CB4A3A

#DB8478

#EBB9B2

#FAEDEB

Rectangle

#DB8478

#CFDB76

#76CFDB

#8276DB

Compound

#DB8478

#DBB476

#76CFDB

#769DDB

Variations

Lighter

#E29B91

#E5B7B1

#EDD7D4

Darker

#D04E3D

#982F22

#5A1A12

Saturation

#B79D99

#DB8276

#ED7464

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB8478

#B2A876

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB8478

#98987A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB8478

#D9858B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Amber 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

#E49075

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB8478

Daylight 5500K

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

#D19599

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#58B9C6

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: #DB8478;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB8478;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-rose: #DB8478;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-rose': '#DB8478' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB8478] text-[#DB8478]

SCSS

$amber-rose: #DB8478;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB8478?

#DB8478 is Amber Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DB8478 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Amber Rose?

Amber 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 Amber Rose?

You can download Amber 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 Amber Rose?

The hex code is #DB8478. In RGB it's 219, 132, 120, and in HSL it's 7°, 58%, 66%.

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