PURPLES

Rose Souvenir

#C08EC4

RGB 192, 142, 196 · HSL 296°, 31%, 66% · CMYK 2, 28, 0, 23

Rose Souvenir is #C08EC4 in HEX — rgb(192, 142, 196), hsl(296°, 31%, 66%), cmyk(2%, 28%, 0%, 23%).

Rose Souvenir pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 296°, 31%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#C08EC4

RGB192, 142, 196

HSL296°, 31%, 66%

HSV296°, 28%, 77%

CMYK2, 28, 0, 23

Decimal12619460

CSS RGBrgb(192, 142, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(296, 31%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rose Souvenir C-1177

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 0.9 · #C290C5

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 3.9 · #B48AC2

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 4.6 · #B283B8

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 5.2 · #BD83BE

Behr

Birthday Candle 100C-3

ΔE 5.2 · #D09BD0

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B38BB8

Dulux

Prestige Rose S49F5

ΔE 6.8 · #B587B2

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 7.2 · #C381B5

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 11.6 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 15 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 17.7 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.6 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 22.8 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 29.7 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 31.5 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#C08EC4

#91C38D

Analogous

#A58DC3

#C08EC4

#C38DAC

Triadic

#C08EC4

#C3C08D

#8DC3C0

Split-Complementary

#C08EC4

#ACC38D

#8DC3A5

Tetradic

#C08EC4

#C3A58D

#91C38D

#8DACC3

Monochromatic

#743F78

#A45BA9

#C08EC4

#DCC0DE

#F6EEF6

Rectangle

#C08EC4

#C38D91

#91C38D

#8DC3C0

Compound

#C08EC4

#C38DAC

#91C38D

#8DC3A5

Variations

Lighter

#CCA4CF

#D7BDD9

#E6DAE7

Darker

#A95FAE

#783D7C

#462349

Saturation

#AFA0B0

#C08DC3

#DA70E1

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C08EC4

#9DA6C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C08EC4

#9898BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C08EC4

#BB9996

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Rose Souvenir 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

#CF97AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C08EC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9CD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#75AD72

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: #C08EC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C08EC4;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-souvenir: #C08EC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-souvenir': '#C08EC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C08EC4] text-[#C08EC4]

SCSS

$rose-souvenir: #C08EC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C08EC4?

#C08EC4 is Rose Souvenir, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C08EC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Souvenir?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Souvenir?

Rose Souvenir 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 Rose Souvenir?

You can download Rose Souvenir 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 Rose Souvenir?

The hex code is #C08EC4. In RGB it's 192, 142, 196, and in HSL it's 296°, 31%, 66%.

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