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Mesa Rose

#EEB5AF

RGB 238, 181, 175 · HSL 6°, 65%, 81% · CMYK 0, 24, 26, 7

Mesa Rose is #EEB5AF in HEX — rgb(238, 181, 175), hsl(6°, 65%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 26%, 7%).

Mesa Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 65%, 81%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EEB5AF

RGB238, 181, 175

HSL6°, 65%, 81%

HSV6°, 26%, 93%

CMYK0, 24, 26, 7

Decimal15644079

CSS RGBrgb(238, 181, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 65%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

Exact match

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

ΔE 1.1 · #EEB5AD

Dulux

Pensive Pink S06F3

ΔE 1.6 · #E9B3AC

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 2.9 · #F0B3B2

Valspar

Faithful Rose 2001-6B

ΔE 3.1 · #EAB6B4

Benjamin Moore

Brighton 1291

ΔE 3.4 · #E5B3AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 3.4 · #F4BDB3

Vista Paint

Pinkathon C-60

ΔE 3.5 · #EFBCB8

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 4.1 · #E9B3B4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.3 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 4.8 · #ECABA3

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.3 · #DFB5B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 12 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.6 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 21.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#EEB5AF

#AFE8EE

Analogous

#EEAFC8

#EEB5AF

#EED5AF

Triadic

#EEB5AF

#AFEEB5

#B5AFEE

Split-Complementary

#EEB5AF

#AFEED5

#AFC8EE

Tetradic

#EEB5AF

#C8EEAF

#AFE8EE

#D5AFEE

Monochromatic

#D34131

#E17B70

#EEB5AF

#FBECEA

Rectangle

#EEB5AF

#E8EEAF

#AFE8EE

#B5AFEE

Compound

#EEB5AF

#EED5AF

#AFE8EE

#AFC8EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1C4BF

#F2D5D2

#F6E8E6

Darker

#E37468

#C33120

#741B11

Saturation

#D8C7C5

#EEB5AF

#F7AFA7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEB5AF

#D1CAAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEB5AF

#C0C0B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEB5AF

#EDB5B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mesa Rose strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F2B49E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEB5AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB9C3

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.

#84D3DB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EEB5AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEB5AF;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa-rose: #EEB5AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa-rose': '#EEB5AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEB5AF] text-[#EEB5AF]

SCSS

$mesa-rose: #EEB5AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEB5AF?

#EEB5AF is Mesa Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEB5AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa Rose?

Mesa Rose works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mesa Rose?

Mesa Rose pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mesa Rose?

You can download Mesa 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 Mesa Rose?

The hex code is #EEB5AF. In RGB it's 238, 181, 175, and in HSL it's 6°, 65%, 81%.

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