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Emily's Rose

#B8608B

RGB 184, 96, 139 · HSL 331°, 38%, 55% · CMYK 0, 48, 24, 28

Emily's Rose is #B8608B in HEX — rgb(184, 96, 139), hsl(331°, 38%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 24%, 28%).

Emily's Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 38%, 55%. 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#B8608B

RGB184, 96, 139

HSL331°, 38%, 55%

HSV331°, 48%, 72%

CMYK0, 48, 24, 28

Decimal12083339

CSS RGBrgb(184, 96, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 38%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Emily's Rose SB7H6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Vivid Violet DE5012

ΔE 3.3 · #AE5883

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 5.5 · #C6628C

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 5.6 · #CA6997

PPG

Florentine Pink 17-09

ΔE 6.1 · #C86E94

Vista Paint

Raisa K-721

ΔE 6.4 · #BB6B8C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 6.4 · #C9709E

Behr

Deep Bloom 150D-5

ΔE 7.1 · #C55B8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 8.1 · #B56E91

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 8.2 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9.1 · #A25877

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 10.1 · #A0497E

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 12.7 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12.7 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 37 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#B8608B

#61B88E

Analogous

#B861B6

#B8608B

#B86261

Triadic

#B8608B

#8BB861

#618BB8

Split-Complementary

#B8608B

#61B862

#61B6B8

Tetradic

#B8608B

#B6B861

#61B88E

#6261B8

Monochromatic

#58283F

#8D3F65

#B8608B

#D095B2

#E7CAD8

Rectangle

#B8608B

#B88E61

#61B88E

#618BB8

Compound

#B8608B

#B86261

#61B88E

#61B6B8

Variations

Lighter

#C680A2

#D0A4B9

#E2CCD6

Darker

#9D436F

#6D2D4C

#40192C

Saturation

#997F8C

#B8618B

#DB3D8A

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

4.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.08:1

Deuteranopia

#B8608B

#898A89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8608B

#757586

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8608B

#B46B6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Emily's Rose 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

#C97583

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8608B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B77AA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#519E78

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: #B8608B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8608B;

CSS Variable

--color-emily's-rose: #B8608B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emily's-rose': '#B8608B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8608B] text-[#B8608B]

SCSS

$emily's-rose: #B8608B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8608B?

#B8608B is Emily's Rose, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B8608B warm or cool?

Emily's Rose reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Emily's Rose?

Emily's Rose 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 Emily's Rose?

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

Where can I download Emily's Rose?

You can download Emily's 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 Emily's Rose?

The hex code is #B8608B. In RGB it's 184, 96, 139, and in HSL it's 331°, 38%, 55%.

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