REDS

Desert Rose

#E7927F

RGB 231, 146, 127 · HSL 11°, 68%, 70% · CMYK 0, 37, 45, 9

Desert Rose is #E7927F in HEX — rgb(231, 146, 127), hsl(11°, 68%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 45%, 9%).

Desert Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 68%, 70%. 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#E7927F

RGB231, 146, 127

HSL11°, 68%, 70%

HSV11°, 45%, 91%

CMYK0, 37, 45, 9

Decimal15176319

CSS RGBrgb(231, 146, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 68%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Desert Rose 2004-3C

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 1.7 · #E79580

Benjamin Moore

Coral 032

ΔE 2.2 · #E1917D

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E18F79

Dulux

Scampi S06G5

ΔE 3.5 · #ED9183

Behr

Pecos Spice 230D-4

ΔE 3.5 · #E29581

Vista Paint

Rose Essence C-1064

ΔE 3.6 · #F19C88

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 3.6 · #F29B89

PPG

Wright Pottery Red FLLW539

ΔE 4.9 · #D78775

Dunn-Edwards

Cultured Rose DE5123

ΔE 6.2 · #E5867B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.2 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.7 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.4 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.4 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#E7927F

#7ED3E7

Analogous

#E77E9F

#E7927F

#E7C67E

Triadic

#E7927F

#7EE792

#927EE7

Split-Complementary

#E7927F

#7EE7C6

#7E9FE7

Tetradic

#E7927F

#9FE77E

#7ED3E7

#C67EE7

Monochromatic

#AB3A21

#DA5B3E

#E7927F

#F3C8BF

#FBEDEA

Rectangle

#E7927F

#D3E77E

#7ED3E7

#927EE7

Compound

#E7927F

#E7C67E

#7ED3E7

#7E9FE7

Variations

Lighter

#EBA798

#ECC0B7

#F1DCD7

Darker

#DF5C3F

#AC3419

#661D0C

Saturation

#C2A9A3

#E7927E

#F38A72

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7927F

#BFB47D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7927F

#A5A582

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7927F

#E69298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desert 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

#ED9A7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7927F

Daylight 5500K

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

#DA9F9F

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.

#5CBED3

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: #E7927F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7927F;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-rose: #E7927F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-rose': '#E7927F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7927F] text-[#E7927F]

SCSS

$desert-rose: #E7927F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7927F?

#E7927F is Desert Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E7927F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Rose?

Desert 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 Desert Rose?

You can download Desert 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 Desert Rose?

The hex code is #E7927F. In RGB it's 231, 146, 127, and in HSL it's 11°, 68%, 70%.

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