PURPLES

Light Rosa

#C1ACBB

RGB 193, 172, 187 · HSL 317°, 14%, 72% · CMYK 0, 11, 3, 24

Light Rosa is #C1ACBB in HEX — rgb(193, 172, 187), hsl(317°, 14%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 3%, 24%).

Light Rosa pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 14%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C1ACBB

RGB193, 172, 187

HSL317°, 14%, 72%

HSV317°, 11%, 76%

CMYK0, 11, 3, 24

Decimal12692667

CSS RGBrgb(193, 172, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 14%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Light Rosa K-748

Exact match

Dulux

La-De-Dah S47C2

ΔE 2 · #C3B1BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 2.4 · #C4ADB8

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 3 · #BDA5B7

Behr

Rosy Tan 130E-3

ΔE 3.1 · #C8ABBB

Valspar

Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #C9B2BD

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C2AEC3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.3 · #CAB6C9

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 4.5 · #BEACC3

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.2 · #CDBACB

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 5.4 · #B0A3B6

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.4 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 10.4 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.7 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C1ACBB

#AEC2B3

Analogous

#BDAEC2

#C1ACBB

#C2AEB2

Triadic

#C1ACBB

#BCC2AE

#AEBCC2

Split-Complementary

#C1ACBB

#B2C2AE

#AEC2BD

Tetradic

#C1ACBB

#C2BDAE

#AEC2B3

#AEB2C2

Monochromatic

#7A5C72

#A18298

#C1ACBB

#E2D9E0

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#C1ACBB

#C2B3AE

#AEC2B3

#AEBCC2

Compound

#C1ACBB

#C2AEB2

#AEC2B3

#AEC2BD

Variations

Lighter

#CEBEC9

#D9CFD6

#E8E4E7

Darker

#A3839A

#75556C

#44313F

Saturation

#BBB5B9

#C2AEBC

#E08FC9

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1ACBB

#B3B5BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1ACBB

#B0B0B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1ACBB

#BFAFAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Light Rosa 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

#D0AEA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1ACBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB3CC

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#83B591

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: #C1ACBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1ACBB;

CSS Variable

--color-light-rosa: #C1ACBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-rosa': '#C1ACBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1ACBB] text-[#C1ACBB]

SCSS

$light-rosa: #C1ACBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1ACBB?

#C1ACBB is Light Rosa, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C1ACBB warm or cool?

Light Rosa reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Rosa?

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

What colors pair well with Light Rosa?

Light Rosa 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 Light Rosa?

You can download Light Rosa 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 Light Rosa?

The hex code is #C1ACBB. In RGB it's 193, 172, 187, and in HSL it's 317°, 14%, 72%.

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