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Benjamin Moore Santa Rosa 1189

Santa Rosa

Benjamin Moore

1189

About Santa Rosa by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 29.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #bb8877

RGB: 187, 136, 119

Hue15°

Saturation33%

Lightness60%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Santa Rosa from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Santa Rosa looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Santa Rosa 1189 a warm or cool color?
Santa Rosa by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 15°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Santa Rosa?
Brightness is about 30%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 60%. Hue is close to 15°. The hex value is #bb8877. The RGB value is 187, 136, 119.
Is Santa Rosa better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Santa Rosa has brightness around 30%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Santa Rosa?
You can match Santa Rosa with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Santa Rosa work best in a home?
Santa Rosa works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Santa Rosa compare to a pure white paint?
Santa Rosa is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Santa Rosa in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Santa Rosa in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Santa Rosa. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Santa Rosa. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.