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Sombre Roses

#AF546B

RGB 175, 84, 107 · HSL 345°, 36%, 51% · CMYK 0, 52, 39, 31

Sombre Roses is #AF546B in HEX — rgb(175, 84, 107), hsl(345°, 36%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 39%, 31%).

Sombre Roses pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 36%, 51%. 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#AF546B

RGB175, 84, 107

HSL345°, 36%, 51%

HSV345°, 52%, 69%

CMYK0, 52, 39, 31

Decimal11490411

CSS RGBrgb(175, 84, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 36%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Parakeet S48H7

ΔE 3.9 · #AD5471

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 4.2 · #A9586C

Behr

Sensuous MQ1-6

ΔE 4.2 · #B45B6B

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 4.3 · #B95B6D

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 4.9 · #B8516C

Sherwin-Williams

Gala Pink SW6579

ΔE 4.9 · #B04B63

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2085-30

ΔE 5.2 · #A74F5E

Vista Paint

Temptress C-1143

ΔE 7 · #BD5D6B

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 7.2 · #B45762

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 7.9 · #C05D6B

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 9.8 · #934962

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 11.3 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15 · #AA3E71

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 16.5 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#AF546B

#55AF99

Analogous

#AF5599

#AF546B

#AF6C55

Triadic

#AF546B

#6CAF55

#556CAF

Split-Complementary

#AF546B

#55AF6C

#5599AF

Tetradic

#AF546B

#99AF55

#55AF99

#6C55AF

Monochromatic

#49222C

#7D3B4B

#AF546B

#C88999

#E0BDC6

Rectangle

#AF546B

#AF9955

#55AF99

#556CAF

Compound

#AF546B

#AF6C55

#55AF99

#5599AF

Variations

Lighter

#BF7789

#CB9DA9

#DEC8CE

Darker

#8F4154

#642B39

#3B1821

Saturation

#90757B

#AF556C

#D72D58

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

4.88:1

vs Black

4.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF546B

#837E69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF546B

#6B6B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF546B

#AC5B5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sombre Roses 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

#C36C6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF546B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B07190

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4D907F

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: #AF546B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF546B;

CSS Variable

--color-sombre-roses: #AF546B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sombre-roses': '#AF546B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF546B] text-[#AF546B]

SCSS

$sombre-roses: #AF546B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF546B?

#AF546B is Sombre Roses, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AF546B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sombre Roses?

Sombre Roses 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 Sombre Roses?

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

Where can I download Sombre Roses?

You can download Sombre Roses 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 Sombre Roses?

The hex code is #AF546B. In RGB it's 175, 84, 107, and in HSL it's 345°, 36%, 51%.

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