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Rose Brocade

Often used for its versatile qualities, Rose Brocade remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#996C6E

LRV

18.62

Light Reflectance Value
18.62
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMuted

Rose Brocade in Real Rooms

Rose Brocade has a medium LRV of 18.62 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom and house.

6 Bedroom Photos

Rose Brocade has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

SW Rose Brocade bedroom panelling color

SW Rose Brocade bedroom panelling color

@taggeboxlane

2 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Rose Brocade with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Rose brocade bathroom

Rose brocade bathroom

@stahrcustomcontracting

Sw 0004 bathroom

Sw 0004 bathroom

@stahrcustomcontracting

1 House Photo

The way Rose Brocade interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Rose brocade house exterior

Rose brocade house exterior

@makingmodernhome

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#996C6E
RGB153, 108, 110
HSL357° 18% 51%
CMYK0 29 28 40
CIE LabL: 50.2 a: 18.2 b: 6.1
XYZX: 21.31 Y: 18.62 Z: 17.22