REDS

Nana’s Rose

#DE9EAA

RGB 222, 158, 170 · HSL 349°, 49%, 75% · CMYK 0, 29, 23, 13

Nana’s Rose is #DE9EAA in HEX — rgb(222, 158, 170), hsl(349°, 49%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 23%, 13%).

Nana’s Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 49%, 75%. 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#DE9EAA

RGB222, 158, 170

HSL349°, 49%, 75%

HSV349°, 29%, 87%

CMYK0, 29, 23, 13

Decimal14589610

CSS RGBrgb(222, 158, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 49%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Vintage Victorian C-1141

ΔE 1.8 · #E29EAC

Valspar

Nana's Rose 1008-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #DA99A2

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 2.7 · #E5A2AB

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 2.9 · #E2A3B3

Dulux

Iced Vovo S01G3

ΔE 3.1 · #E0A4B3

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 1271

ΔE 3.1 · #D9A0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Vintage Victorian 1142

ΔE 3.4 · #E59DAC

Behr

Bubble Shell S160-3

ΔE 3.8 · #D69FAC

PPG

Brandywine 1183-4

ΔE 4 · #E69DAD

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 4.9 · #D593A5

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 6.7 · #D899B1

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.5 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.4 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.5 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 20.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#DE9EAA

#A0DED3

Analogous

#DEA0CB

#DE9EAA

#DEB4A0

Triadic

#DE9EAA

#ABDEA0

#A0ABDE

Split-Complementary

#DE9EAA

#A0DEB4

#A0CBDE

Tetradic

#DE9EAA

#CBDEA0

#A0DED3

#B4A0DE

Monochromatic

#AB3B4F

#CB6779

#DE9EAA

#F2D9DE

#F8ECEE

Rectangle

#DE9EAA

#DED3A0

#A0DED3

#A0ABDE

Compound

#DE9EAA

#DEB4A0

#A0DED3

#A0CBDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5B3BC

#E9C9CF

#F0E1E4

Darker

#CD6578

#A23045

#601B27

Saturation

#C9B6B9

#DEA0AB

#EF90A1

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE9EAA

#BCB8A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE9EAA

#ABABA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE9EAA

#DCA2A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Nana’s 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

#E6A39B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE9EAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3A8BF

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.

#7CC9BB

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: #DE9EAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE9EAA;

CSS Variable

--color-nana’s-rose: #DE9EAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nana’s-rose': '#DE9EAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE9EAA] text-[#DE9EAA]

SCSS

$nana’s-rose: #DE9EAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE9EAA?

#DE9EAA is Nana’s Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DE9EAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nana’s Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Nana’s Rose?

Nana’s 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 Nana’s Rose?

You can download Nana’s 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 Nana’s Rose?

The hex code is #DE9EAA. In RGB it's 222, 158, 170, and in HSL it's 349°, 49%, 75%.

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