REDS

Rose Dusk

#E5A192

RGB 229, 161, 146 · HSL 11°, 61%, 74% · CMYK 0, 30, 36, 10

Rose Dusk is #E5A192 in HEX — rgb(229, 161, 146), hsl(11°, 61%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 36%, 10%).

Rose Dusk pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 61%, 74%. 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#E5A192

RGB229, 161, 146

HSL11°, 61%, 74%

HSV11°, 36%, 90%

CMYK0, 30, 36, 10

Decimal15049106

CSS RGBrgb(229, 161, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 61%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

Exact match

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 0.8 · #E5A090

Benjamin Moore

Custis CW-215

ΔE 1.8 · #DF9D8E

Dulux

Pelican Pink S07F4

ΔE 2.3 · #E2A395

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 3 · #ECA69B

Behr

Coral Cloud M200-4

ΔE 3.5 · #E8A49B

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 3.7 · #E59C93

Vista Paint

Rocky Cliff K-1091

ΔE 3.8 · #DC9886

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 4 · #EAAA96

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 7 · #CE9382

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.8 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 8 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 15.7 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#E5A192

#94D6E5

Analogous

#E594AE

#E5A192

#E5CC94

Triadic

#E5A192

#94E5A3

#A394E5

Split-Complementary

#E5A192

#94E5CC

#94AEE5

Tetradic

#E5A192

#AEE594

#94D6E5

#CC94E5

Monochromatic

#B5452C

#D66E57

#E5A192

#F4D8D2

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#E5A192

#D6E594

#94D6E5

#A394E5

Compound

#E5A192

#E5CC94

#94D6E5

#94AEE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAB5AA

#ECCAC3

#F2E2DE

Darker

#DA6D54

#AD3C22

#672212

Saturation

#C9B5B1

#E5A394

#F29B87

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5A192

#C4BB91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5A192

#AFAF94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5A192

#E4A0A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Dusk 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

#EBA589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5A192

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8AAAD

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.

#6FBFD1

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: #E5A192;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5A192;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-dusk: #E5A192;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-dusk': '#E5A192' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5A192] text-[#E5A192]

SCSS

$rose-dusk: #E5A192;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5A192?

#E5A192 is Rose Dusk, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E5A192 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Dusk?

Rose Dusk 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 Rose Dusk?

You can download Rose Dusk 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 Rose Dusk?

The hex code is #E5A192. In RGB it's 229, 161, 146, and in HSL it's 11°, 61%, 74%.

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