REDS

Colorado Dawn

#E09CAB

RGB 224, 156, 171 · HSL 347°, 52%, 75% · CMYK 0, 30, 24, 12

Colorado Dawn is #E09CAB in HEX — rgb(224, 156, 171), hsl(347°, 52%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 24%, 12%).

Colorado Dawn pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 52%, 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#E09CAB

RGB224, 156, 171

HSL347°, 52%, 75%

HSV347°, 30%, 88%

CMYK0, 30, 24, 12

Decimal14720171

CSS RGBrgb(224, 156, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 52%, 75%)

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ΔE 1.8 · #E59DAC

PPG

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ΔE 2.2 · #E69DAD

Benjamin Moore

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ΔE 3 · #E69BA9

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 3.1 · #E2A3B3

Valspar

Second Blush 1007-3C

ΔE 3.6 · #E89EB2

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 3.7 · #E5A2AB

Behr

Rose Linen 180C-3

ΔE 3.8 · #ECA3B5

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 3.9 · #D593A5

Dulux

Iced Vovo S01G3

ΔE 4 · #E0A4B3

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 5.7 · #D899B1

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.2 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 12.2 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 12.8 · #EA899A

Kobra

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ΔE 15.1 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 22.2 · #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

#E09CAB

#9EE0D2

Analogous

#E09ECE

#E09CAB

#E0B19E

Triadic

#E09CAB

#ACE09E

#9EACE0

Split-Complementary

#E09CAB

#9EE0B1

#9ECEE0

Tetradic

#E09CAB

#CEE09E

#9EE0D2

#B19EE0

Monochromatic

#AE3751

#CE647B

#E09CAB

#F3D8DE

#F9ECEE

Rectangle

#E09CAB

#E0D29E

#9EE0D2

#9EACE0

Compound

#E09CAB

#E0B19E

#9EE0D2

#9ECEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E7B1BD

#EAC8CF

#F1E1E4

Darker

#D16179

#A52D47

#621928

Saturation

#C9B5BA

#E09EAC

#F08FA4

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E09CAB

#BBB8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E09CAB

#AAAAA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E09CAB

#DEA0A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Colorado Dawn 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

#E7A29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E09CAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5A7C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#7ACBBA

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: #E09CAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E09CAB;

CSS Variable

--color-colorado-dawn: #E09CAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colorado-dawn': '#E09CAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E09CAB] text-[#E09CAB]

SCSS

$colorado-dawn: #E09CAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E09CAB?

#E09CAB is Colorado Dawn, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E09CAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colorado Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Colorado Dawn?

Colorado Dawn 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 Colorado Dawn?

You can download Colorado Dawn 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 Colorado Dawn?

The hex code is #E09CAB. In RGB it's 224, 156, 171, and in HSL it's 347°, 52%, 75%.

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