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Lover’s Tryst

#B48CA3

RGB 180, 140, 163 · HSL 326°, 21%, 63% · CMYK 0, 22, 9, 29

Lover’s Tryst is #B48CA3 in HEX — rgb(180, 140, 163), hsl(326°, 21%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 9%, 29%).

Lover’s Tryst pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 21%, 63%. 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#B48CA3

RGB180, 140, 163

HSL326°, 21%, 63%

HSV326°, 22%, 71%

CMYK0, 22, 9, 29

Decimal11832483

CSS RGBrgb(180, 140, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 21%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lover's Tryst S47E4

ΔE 0.6 · #B48CA4

Valspar

Iris Reverie 1005-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #B88DA1

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 2.8 · #AF8EA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 3.5 · #B28CA9

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 3.7 · #AF89A6

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 3.9 · #BC96AF

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

ΔE 4.9 · #B5839D

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.3 · #B0909F

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 5.6 · #A489A0

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.3 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 8.2 · #B19BB0

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 14.2 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 14.3 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 19.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B48CA3

#8DB49E

Analogous

#B28DB4

#B48CA3

#B48D8F

Triadic

#B48CA3

#A3B48D

#8DA3B4

Split-Complementary

#B48CA3

#8FB48D

#8DB4B2

Tetradic

#B48CA3

#B4B28D

#8DB49E

#8D8FB4

Monochromatic

#664257

#94617E

#B48CA3

#D3BBC8

#F1E9EE

Rectangle

#B48CA3

#B49E8D

#8DB49E

#8DA3B4

Compound

#B48CA3

#B48D8F

#8DB49E

#8DB4B2

Variations

Lighter

#C3A4B6

#D0BCC8

#E3D9DF

Darker

#9C6584

#6D445B

#402735

Saturation

#A79BA1

#B48DA3

#DA68A8

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B48CA3

#9C9DA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48CA3

#9494A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48CA3

#B19190

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lover’s Tryst 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

#C69695

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48CA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49BBA

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6BA685

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: #B48CA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48CA3;

CSS Variable

--color-lover’s-tryst: #B48CA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lover’s-tryst': '#B48CA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48CA3] text-[#B48CA3]

SCSS

$lover’s-tryst: #B48CA3;

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#AA98AD · ΔE 9.0

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#B498BD · ΔE 9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48CA3?

#B48CA3 is Lover’s Tryst, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B48CA3 warm or cool?

Lover’s Tryst reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lover’s Tryst?

Lover’s Tryst 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 Lover’s Tryst?

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

Where can I download Lover’s Tryst?

You can download Lover’s Tryst 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 Lover’s Tryst?

The hex code is #B48CA3. In RGB it's 180, 140, 163, and in HSL it's 326°, 21%, 63%.

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