Carley's Rose
Often used for its versatile qualities, Carley's Rose remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A87376
LRV
21.94
Carley's Rose's Color Strip
Carley's Rose is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pressed Flower and Rambling Rose. The strip spans from Innocence at the lightest end to Fine Wine at the deepest. As part of strip 111, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Carley's Rose in Real Rooms
Carley's Rose has a medium LRV of 21.94 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, bathroom, home office, bedroom, front door, kitchen, house, mudroom, patio and living room.
1 Dining Room Photo
Carley's Rose in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Carley's Rose paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Carley's Rose holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Carley's Rose — japandi bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Carley's Rose in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Carley's Rose in a warm home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Carley's Rose suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Carley's Rose
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Carley's Rose is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
bold front door featuring Carley's Rose by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
Carley's Rose is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Carley's Rose — industrial kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Carley's Rose acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Carley's Rose color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Carley's Rose provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Carley's Rose paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Carley's Rose is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
warm patio featuring Carley's Rose by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Carley's Rose is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Carley's Rose
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Coordinating Colors
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 22), opening up a space where Carley's Rose encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 22, Dover White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 22, Useful Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 22), opening up a space where Carley's Rose encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 19) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (26 vs 22) makes Audrey's Blush the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
Coral Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 22, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 22, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 22), opening up a space where Carley's Rose encloses it.
Carley's Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 22), opening up a space where Carley's Rose encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 22), opening up a space where Carley's Rose encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Orchid reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 22), opening up a space where Carley's Rose encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (26 vs 22) makes Audrey's Blush the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 39 vs 22, Rose Embroidery is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 19) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (22 vs 11) makes Carley's Rose the marginally brighter of the two.