REDS

Faithful Rose

#E7A7A0

RGB 231, 167, 160 · HSL 6°, 60%, 77% · CMYK 0, 28, 31, 9

Faithful Rose is #E7A7A0 in HEX — rgb(231, 167, 160), hsl(6°, 60%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 31%, 9%).

Faithful Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 60%, 77%. 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#E7A7A0

RGB231, 167, 160

HSL6°, 60%, 77%

HSV6°, 31%, 91%

CMYK0, 28, 31, 9

Decimal15181728

CSS RGBrgb(231, 167, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 60%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Soft Salmon 1190-4

ΔE 1.2 · #EAAAA2

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 1.6 · #ECABA3

Dulux

Cuticle Pink S06F4

ΔE 1.9 · #E3A29A

Behr

Coral Fountain MQ4-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E1A5A0

Vista Paint

Lusty Orange C-1071

ΔE 2.6 · #EDAEA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 2.9 · #EFAFA7

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 3 · #F0AFA8

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #ECA69B

Benjamin Moore

Tender 2090-50

ΔE 4.1 · #DB9C95

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 5.4 · #E5A192

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6.9 · #D6A496

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.5 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 15.1 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E7A7A0

#A1E1E8

Analogous

#E8A1BD

#E7A7A0

#E8CBA1

Triadic

#E7A7A0

#A1E8A8

#A8A1E8

Split-Complementary

#E7A7A0

#A1E8CB

#A1BDE8

Tetradic

#E7A7A0

#BDE8A1

#A1E1E8

#CBA1E8

Monochromatic

#C03E30

#D87064

#E7A7A0

#F7E1DE

#FAECEB

Rectangle

#E7A7A0

#E1E8A1

#A1E1E8

#A8A1E8

Compound

#E7A7A0

#E8CBA1

#A1E1E8

#A1BDE8

Variations

Lighter

#ECBAB4

#EECDCA

#F3E4E2

Darker

#DB6C5F

#B33325

#6A1C13

Saturation

#CFBCBA

#E8A8A1

#F39F95

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7A7A0

#C7BF9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7A7A0

#B4B4A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7A7A0

#E6A8AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Faithful 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

#EDAA93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7A7A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAAFB7

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.

#7ACBD4

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: #E7A7A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7A7A0;

CSS Variable

--color-faithful-rose: #E7A7A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faithful-rose': '#E7A7A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7A7A0] text-[#E7A7A0]

SCSS

$faithful-rose: #E7A7A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7A7A0?

#E7A7A0 is Faithful Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E7A7A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faithful Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Faithful Rose?

Faithful 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 Faithful Rose?

You can download Faithful 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 Faithful Rose?

The hex code is #E7A7A0. In RGB it's 231, 167, 160, and in HSL it's 6°, 60%, 77%.

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