REDS

Rose Essence

#F29B89

RGB 242, 155, 137 · HSL 10°, 80%, 74% · CMYK 0, 36, 43, 5

Rose Essence is #F29B89 in HEX — rgb(242, 155, 137), hsl(10°, 80%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 43%, 5%).

Rose Essence pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 80%, 74%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F29B89

RGB242, 155, 137

HSL10°, 80%, 74%

HSV10°, 43%, 95%

CMYK0, 36, 43, 5

Decimal15899529

CSS RGBrgb(242, 155, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 80%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rose Essence C-1064

ΔE 1.2 · #F19C88

Valspar

Poppy Petal 2001-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #F6A08C

Behr

Peach Mimosa HDC-MD-18

ΔE 3.1 · #F4A28E

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 011

ΔE 3.3 · #F8A393

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 3.6 · #F9A48E

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 3.6 · #E79580

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 3.8 · #FAA495

Dulux

Scampi S06G5

ΔE 4.1 · #ED9183

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 5.6 · #E18F79

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

ΔE 6 · #FB9B82

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.1 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.5 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 17.7 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#F29B89

#88E0F2

Analogous

#F288AB

#F29B89

#F2CE88

Triadic

#F29B89

#88F299

#9988F2

Split-Complementary

#F29B89

#88F2CE

#88ABF2

Tetradic

#F29B89

#ABF288

#88E0F2

#CE88F2

Monochromatic

#CA3416

#EA5F43

#F29B89

#F9D4CD

#FCEBE8

Rectangle

#F29B89

#E0F288

#88E0F2

#9988F2

Compound

#F29B89

#F2CE88

#88E0F2

#88ABF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4AEA0

#F2C5BC

#F5DFDB

Darker

#EE5D40

#C32B0C

#741705

Saturation

#CDB2AD

#F29988

#F89581

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F29B89

#C8BD87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F29B89

#AEAE8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F29B89

#F19BA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rose Essence 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

#F5A182

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F29B89

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2A6A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#60CBE1

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: #F29B89;

CSS — background

background-color: #F29B89;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-essence: #F29B89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-essence': '#F29B89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F29B89] text-[#F29B89]

SCSS

$rose-essence: #F29B89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F29B89?

#F29B89 is Rose Essence, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F29B89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Essence?

Rose Essence 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 Essence?

You can download Rose Essence 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 Essence?

The hex code is #F29B89. In RGB it's 242, 155, 137, and in HSL it's 10°, 80%, 74%.

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