REDS

Brushed Rose

#ECA69B

RGB 236, 166, 155 · HSL 8°, 68%, 77% · CMYK 0, 30, 34, 7

Brushed Rose is #ECA69B in HEX — rgb(236, 166, 155), hsl(8°, 68%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 34%, 7%).

Brushed Rose pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 68%, 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#ECA69B

RGB236, 166, 155

HSL8°, 68%, 77%

HSV8°, 34%, 93%

CMYK0, 30, 34, 7

Decimal15509147

CSS RGBrgb(236, 166, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 68%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

Exact match

Behr

Coral Cloud M200-4

ΔE 1.7 · #E8A49B

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 3 · #E5A192

Benjamin Moore

Georgia 031

ΔE 3.1 · #EAAA9B

Dulux

Cuticle Pink S06F4

ΔE 3.3 · #E3A29A

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 3.3 · #ECABA3

PPG

Soft Salmon 1190-4

ΔE 3.4 · #EAAAA2

Vista Paint

Tuscan Trail K-1124

ΔE 3.9 · #EBADA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 4.4 · #EFAFA7

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 4.5 · #F0AFA8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.5 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.6 · #D6A496

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.7 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.5 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 16 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.3 · #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

#ECA69B

#9CE2EC

Analogous

#EC9CBA

#ECA69B

#ECCF9C

Triadic

#ECA69B

#9CECA7

#A79CEC

Split-Complementary

#ECA69B

#9CECCF

#9CBAEC

Tetradic

#ECA69B

#BAEC9C

#9CE2EC

#CF9CEC

Monochromatic

#C93C26

#E06E5C

#ECA69B

#F8E0DD

#FBECEA

Rectangle

#ECA69B

#E2EC9C

#9CE2EC

#A79CEC

Compound

#ECA69B

#ECCF9C

#9CE2EC

#9CBAEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0B9B0

#F0CDC7

#F4E3E1

Darker

#E36A57

#BD311B

#701B0E

Saturation

#D0BCB8

#ECA79C

#F6A093

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECA69B

#C9C19A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECA69B

#B4B49C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECA69B

#EBA6AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brushed 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

#F0A98F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECA69B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEAEB4

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.

#74CCDA

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: #ECA69B;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECA69B;

CSS Variable

--color-brushed-rose: #ECA69B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brushed-rose': '#ECA69B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECA69B] text-[#ECA69B]

SCSS

$brushed-rose: #ECA69B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECA69B?

#ECA69B is Brushed Rose, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #ECA69B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brushed Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Brushed Rose?

Brushed 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 Brushed Rose?

You can download Brushed 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 Brushed Rose?

The hex code is #ECA69B. In RGB it's 236, 166, 155, and in HSL it's 8°, 68%, 77%.

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