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Bouquet

#A78199

RGB 167, 129, 153 · HSL 322°, 18%, 58% · CMYK 0, 23, 8, 35

Bouquet is #A78199 in HEX — rgb(167, 129, 153), hsl(322°, 18%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 8%, 35%).

Bouquet pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 18%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A78199

RGB167, 129, 153

HSL322°, 18%, 58%

HSV322°, 23%, 65%

CMYK0, 23, 8, 35

Decimal10977689

CSS RGBrgb(167, 129, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 18%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 3.3 · #A47D90

Dulux

Anonymous S47D4

ΔE 4.1 · #AA8A9F

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 4.2 · #AF89A6

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 4.3 · #A57A8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 4.8 · #A08497

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 4.9 · #A489A0

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 5 · #AF8EA5

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

ΔE 5.2 · #B5839D

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 6.6 · #967F9A

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 6.8 · #97829A

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 7.3 · #91788C

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 12.5 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 13.1 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.4 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 19 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 20.1 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A78199

#81A78F

Analogous

#A281A7

#A78199

#A78186

Triadic

#A78199

#99A781

#8199A7

Split-Complementary

#A78199

#86A781

#81A7A2

Tetradic

#A78199

#A7A281

#81A78F

#8186A7

Monochromatic

#543B4B

#815A73

#A78199

#C7AEBD

#E6DBE2

Rectangle

#A78199

#A78F81

#81A78F

#8199A7

Compound

#A78199

#A78186

#81A78F

#81A7A2

Variations

Lighter

#B99AAD

#C9B5C1

#DED5DB

Darker

#8D607C

#614156

#392632

Saturation

#9A8E95

#A78199

#D355A5

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.24:1

Deuteranopia

#A78199

#8F9199

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78199

#888896

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78199

#A48685

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bouquet 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

#BD8D8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78199

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA92B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E9D75

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: #A78199;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78199;

CSS Variable

--color-bouquet: #A78199;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bouquet': '#A78199' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78199] text-[#A78199]

SCSS

$bouquet: #A78199;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78199?

#A78199 is Bouquet, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A78199 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bouquet?

Bouquet 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 Bouquet?

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

Where can I download Bouquet?

You can download Bouquet 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 Bouquet?

The hex code is #A78199. In RGB it's 167, 129, 153, and in HSL it's 322°, 18%, 58%.

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