Regal Rose
QE-05 · #9B7275 · LRV 20 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Juneberry9
- 2Berry Bush14
- 3Regal Rose20
- 4Retro Pink38
- 5Vintage Tea Rose47
What Color Is Regal Rose, Really?
Regal Rose reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr QE-05 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Regal Rose
Regal Rose works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Regal Rose
With an LRV of 20, Regal Rose is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Regal Rose are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr QE-05 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rose BrocadeSW 4 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 19 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Hickory Stick2103-40 · Benjamin Moore | 3.5 | 20 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Cherry Mocha1006-7C · Valspar | 2.1 | 20.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Moody MauvePPG18-21 · PPG / Glidden | 2.4 | 22 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Moody MauvePPG18-21 · Glidden | 2.4 | 21 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rosey Quartz401-5DB · Dutch Boy | 4.5 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Regal Rose within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9B7275 in HSL space. Pair Regal Rose with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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