PURPLES

Winsome Rose

#AB80C1

RGB 171, 128, 193 · HSL 280°, 34%, 63% · CMYK 11, 34, 0, 24

Winsome Rose is #AB80C1 in HEX — rgb(171, 128, 193), hsl(280°, 34%, 63%), cmyk(11%, 34%, 0%, 24%).

Winsome Rose pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 34%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#AB80C1

RGB171, 128, 193

HSL280°, 34%, 63%

HSV280°, 34%, 76%

CMYK11, 34, 0, 24

Decimal11239617

CSS RGBrgb(171, 128, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 34%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winsome Rose 690D-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 4.5 · #A274B5

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 5 · #A475B1

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 5.4 · #A381BA

Dulux

Ambitious S45H6

ΔE 5.6 · #9D7AB4

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 7.5 · #9B81BA

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 7.6 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 7.7 · #AF73B0

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 11.7 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 13.3 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 15.2 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 15.2 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 23.9 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 27.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 32.1 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 34.3 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AB80C1

#96C181

Analogous

#8B81C1

#AB80C1

#C181B6

Triadic

#AB80C1

#C1AB81

#81C1AB

Split-Complementary

#AB80C1

#B6C181

#81C18B

Tetradic

#AB80C1

#C18B81

#96C181

#81B6C1

Monochromatic

#5E3871

#8851A4

#AB80C1

#CDB4DA

#EFE7F3

Rectangle

#AB80C1

#C18196

#96C181

#81C1AB

Compound

#AB80C1

#C181B6

#96C181

#81C18B

Variations

Lighter

#BC9ACD

#CCB6D7

#E1D6E6

Darker

#9053AE

#633779

#3A1F48

Saturation

#A497AA

#AB81C1

#B661E0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.59:1

Deuteranopia

#AB80C1

#8997C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB80C1

#8989BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB80C1

#A58E88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Winsome Rose carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#C08DAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB80C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD92D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7DAB66

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: #AB80C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB80C1;

CSS Variable

--color-winsome-rose: #AB80C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winsome-rose': '#AB80C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB80C1] text-[#AB80C1]

SCSS

$winsome-rose: #AB80C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB80C1?

#AB80C1 is Winsome Rose, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AB80C1 warm or cool?

Winsome Rose reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Winsome Rose?

Winsome Rose works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Winsome Rose?

Winsome Rose pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Winsome Rose?

You can download Winsome Rose 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 Winsome Rose?

The hex code is #AB80C1. In RGB it's 171, 128, 193, and in HSL it's 280°, 34%, 63%.

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