Rosetta 038 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DFB5AB, estimated LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesa Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DFB5AB · 038
Rosetta
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rosetta Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFB5AB
RGB223, 181, 171
Estimated LRV49.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mesa Pink
PPG
#DDB1A8
Close digital match
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#E3B5A8
Close digital match
Parma
Vista Paint
#E2BAAE
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Dahlia
Behr
#E4B5AD
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#E4B6A8
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#E0BCB2
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Colors That Work With Rosetta
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosetta
#DFB5AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4A47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosetta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosetta Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Rosetta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosetta have?
Rosetta by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rosetta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosetta are Mesa Pink by PPG (a close digital match), Mellow Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Parma by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rosetta's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Rosetta?
Rosetta has a estimated lightness value of 49.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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