REDS

Rhapsodic

#DC9E94

RGB 220, 158, 148 · HSL 8°, 51%, 72% · CMYK 0, 28, 33, 14

Rhapsodic is #DC9E94 in HEX — rgb(220, 158, 148), hsl(8°, 51%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 33%, 14%).

Rhapsodic pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 51%, 72%. 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#DC9E94

RGB220, 158, 148

HSL8°, 51%, 72%

HSV8°, 33%, 86%

CMYK0, 28, 33, 14

Decimal14458516

CSS RGBrgb(220, 158, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 51%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Salmon Run 2002-6B

ΔE 0.5 · #DC9E95

Benjamin Moore

Tender 2090-50

ΔE 1.7 · #DB9C95

Dulux

Cuticle Pink S06F4

ΔE 2.3 · #E3A29A

Behr

Coronado Dunes 240E-3

ΔE 3.4 · #D59F93

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 4 · #DE9B98

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 4.2 · #E5A192

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 4.4 · #DDA69F

Hallman-Lindsay

Auburn Wave 49

ΔE 4.4 · #D8A394

Vista Paint

Auburn Wave C-48

ΔE 5.3 · #D6A393

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.4 · #D6A496

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 5.9 · #CE9382

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.5 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.6 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.7 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 15.6 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#DC9E94

#93D2DC

Analogous

#DC93AE

#DC9E94

#DCC193

Triadic

#DC9E94

#93DC9D

#9D93DC

Split-Complementary

#DC9E94

#93DCC1

#93AEDC

Tetradic

#DC9E94

#AEDC93

#93D2DC

#C193DC

Monochromatic

#A24334

#C96859

#DC9E94

#EFD1CD

#F9EDEC

Rectangle

#DC9E94

#D2DC93

#93D2DC

#9D93DC

Compound

#DC9E94

#DCC193

#93D2DC

#93AEDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3B1A9

#E7C7C2

#EFDFDD

Darker

#CD6859

#9E3B2C

#5D2118

Saturation

#C3B0AD

#DC9D93

#EE9082

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC9E94

#BDB593

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC9E94

#ABAB95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC9E94

#DB9EA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rhapsodic 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

#E4A38A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC9E94

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A8AE

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.

#71BCC7

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: #DC9E94;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC9E94;

CSS Variable

--color-rhapsodic: #DC9E94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rhapsodic': '#DC9E94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC9E94] text-[#DC9E94]

SCSS

$rhapsodic: #DC9E94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9E94?

#DC9E94 is Rhapsodic, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC9E94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rhapsodic?

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

What colors pair well with Rhapsodic?

Rhapsodic 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 Rhapsodic?

You can download Rhapsodic 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 Rhapsodic?

The hex code is #DC9E94. In RGB it's 220, 158, 148, and in HSL it's 8°, 51%, 72%.

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