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Rum Spice

#A46978

RGB 164, 105, 120 · HSL 345°, 24%, 53% · CMYK 0, 36, 27, 36

Rum Spice is #A46978 in HEX — rgb(164, 105, 120), hsl(345°, 24%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 27%, 36%).

Rum Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 24%, 53%. 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#A46978

RGB164, 105, 120

HSL345°, 24%, 53%

HSV345°, 36%, 64%

CMYK0, 36, 27, 36

Decimal10774904

CSS RGBrgb(164, 105, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 24%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rum Spice 160F-5

Exact match

PPG

Berries And Cream 18-23

ΔE 3.5 · #9C6071

Valspar

High Country Rose 1007-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #A06C77

Dulux

Jellybean Pink S48F6

ΔE 3.6 · #9B6577

Vista Paint

Rosey Glow K-1145

ΔE 3.9 · #9F6A73

Sherwin-Williams

Concerto SW6298

ΔE 4.1 · #9E6B75

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 4.5 · #9D6A73

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 5.4 · #AF6D76

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B16D85

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 7.1 · #9D5C75

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.4 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 26.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A46978

#6AA496

Analogous

#A46A96

#A46978

#A4796A

Triadic

#A46978

#79A46A

#6A79A4

Split-Complementary

#A46978

#6AA479

#6A96A4

Tetradic

#A46978

#96A46A

#6AA496

#796AA4

Monochromatic

#492D34

#784A55

#A46978

#C19AA4

#DEC9CE

Rectangle

#A46978

#A4966A

#6AA496

#6A79A4

Compound

#A46978

#A4796A

#6AA496

#6A96A4

Variations

Lighter

#B68894

#C6A8B0

#DCCED2

Darker

#87515E

#5E3741

#371F25

Saturation

#907F83

#A46A79

#D13D62

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

4.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.87:1

Deuteranopia

#A46978

#858277

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A46978

#767676

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A46978

#A26D6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rum Spice 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

#BA7B75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A46978

Daylight 5500K

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

#A88099

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#569081

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A46978;

CSS — background

background-color: #A46978;

CSS Variable

--color-rum-spice: #A46978;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rum-spice': '#A46978' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A46978] text-[#A46978]

SCSS

$rum-spice: #A46978;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A46978?

#A46978 is Rum Spice, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A46978 warm or cool?

Rum Spice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rum Spice?

Rum Spice 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 Rum Spice?

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

Where can I download Rum Spice?

You can download Rum Spice 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 Rum Spice?

The hex code is #A46978. In RGB it's 164, 105, 120, and in HSL it's 345°, 24%, 53%.

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