REDS

Rose Linen

#E8AEA2

RGB 232, 174, 162 · HSL 10°, 60%, 77% · CMYK 0, 25, 30, 9

Rose Linen is #E8AEA2 in HEX — rgb(232, 174, 162), hsl(10°, 60%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 30%, 9%).

Rose Linen pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 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#E8AEA2

RGB232, 174, 162

HSL10°, 60%, 77%

HSV10°, 30%, 91%

CMYK0, 25, 30, 9

Decimal15249058

CSS RGBrgb(232, 174, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 60%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tuscan Trail K-1124

ΔE 1.7 · #EBADA1

PPG

Soft Salmon 1190-4

ΔE 3.1 · #EAAAA2

Dulux

Porcelain Crab S07F3

ΔE 3.2 · #E9B5A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 3.2 · #EFAFA7

Benjamin Moore

Georgia 031

ΔE 3.4 · #EAAA9B

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

ΔE 3.4 · #EEB5AD

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 3.4 · #ECABA3

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 3.8 · #F0AFA8

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 4.2 · #EEB5AF

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 5.4 · #ECA69B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.5 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.1 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 11.3 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.4 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E8AEA2

#A1DCE8

Analogous

#E8A1B9

#E8AEA2

#E8D0A1

Triadic

#E8AEA2

#A1E8AD

#ADA1E8

Split-Complementary

#E8AEA2

#A1E8D0

#A1B9E8

Tetradic

#E8AEA2

#B9E8A1

#A1DCE8

#D0A1E8

Monochromatic

#C04830

#D87764

#E8AEA2

#F7E2DE

#FAEDEB

Rectangle

#E8AEA2

#DCE8A1

#A1DCE8

#ADA1E8

Compound

#E8AEA2

#E8D0A1

#A1DCE8

#A1B9E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECBDB4

#EED0CA

#F3E5E2

Darker

#DB745F

#B33C25

#6A2213

Saturation

#CFBDBA

#E8ADA1

#F3A595

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8AEA2

#CBC3A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8AEA2

#BABAA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8AEA2

#E7AEB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Linen 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

#EDAF95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8AEA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB4B9

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.

#7AC5D4

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: #E8AEA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8AEA2;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-linen: #E8AEA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-linen': '#E8AEA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8AEA2] text-[#E8AEA2]

SCSS

$rose-linen: #E8AEA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8AEA2?

#E8AEA2 is Rose Linen, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E8AEA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Linen?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Linen?

Rose Linen 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 Linen?

You can download Rose Linen 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 Linen?

The hex code is #E8AEA2. In RGB it's 232, 174, 162, and in HSL it's 10°, 60%, 77%.

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