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Pre-Dawn

#A0497E

RGB 160, 73, 126 · HSL 323°, 37%, 46% · CMYK 0, 54, 21, 37

Pre-Dawn is #A0497E in HEX — rgb(160, 73, 126), hsl(323°, 37%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 21%, 37%).

Pre-Dawn pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 37%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A0497E

RGB160, 73, 126

HSL323°, 37%, 46%

HSV323°, 54%, 63%

CMYK0, 54, 21, 37

Decimal10504574

CSS RGBrgb(160, 73, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 37%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 2.9 · #9B4B80

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 4.8 · #94437C

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 5.7 · #A54976

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 7.6 · #924E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 7.9 · #953D68

Dulux

Befitting S47H8

ΔE 8 · #964970

Behr

Rhubarb 130D-5

ΔE 9.4 · #AD3D7B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 9.6 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.5 · #A25877

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 12.8 · #84395D

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 13.1 · #8D557D

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 13.6 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 13.9 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 42.3 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A0497E

#4AA16B

Analogous

#974AA1

#A0497E

#A14A54

Triadic

#A0497E

#7FA14A

#4A7FA1

Split-Complementary

#A0497E

#54A14A

#4AA197

Tetradic

#A0497E

#A1974A

#4AA16B

#4A54A1

Monochromatic

#381A2C

#6C3256

#A0497E

#C077A4

#D8ABC7

Rectangle

#A0497E

#A16B4A

#4AA16B

#4A7FA1

Compound

#A0497E

#A14A54

#4AA16B

#4AA197

Variations

Lighter

#BA689A

#C692B2

#DBC2D2

Darker

#823966

#5B2647

#361629

Saturation

#826878

#A14A7F

#C62588

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.60:1

vs Black

3.75:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A0497E

#72757D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0497E

#5F5F79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0497E

#9C5756

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pre-Dawn strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B7637A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A0497E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A5689E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#44835C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A0497E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0497E;

CSS Variable

--color-pre-dawn: #A0497E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pre-dawn': '#A0497E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0497E] text-[#A0497E]

SCSS

$pre-dawn: #A0497E;

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#9F487D · ΔE 0.4

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#9B4A80 · ΔE 2.7

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#B4447B · ΔE 10.1

Berry Fizz

#9E3F62 · ΔE 13.0

Hot Lips

#BC427F · ΔE 13.4

Mulberry

#7F3B5F · ΔE 13.5

Fashion Rose

#9E5774 · ΔE 13.6

Summer Plum

#7B3C63 · ΔE 13.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0497E?

#A0497E is Pre-Dawn, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A0497E warm or cool?

Pre-Dawn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pre-Dawn?

Pre-Dawn works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pre-Dawn?

Pre-Dawn pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pre-Dawn?

You can download Pre-Dawn on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pre-Dawn?

The hex code is #A0497E. In RGB it's 160, 73, 126, and in HSL it's 323°, 37%, 46%.

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