PINKS

Rose Violet

#C44D97

RGB 196, 77, 151 · HSL 323°, 50%, 54% · CMYK 0, 61, 23, 23

Rose Violet is #C44D97 in HEX — rgb(196, 77, 151), hsl(323°, 50%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 23%, 23%).

Rose Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 50%, 54%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C44D97

RGB196, 77, 151

HSL323°, 50%, 54%

HSV323°, 61%, 77%

CMYK0, 61, 23, 23

Decimal12864919

CSS RGBrgb(196, 77, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 50%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lovebirds P140-5

ΔE 3.6 · #CA4A9A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 6.7 · #D15B9B

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 7.3 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 9.1 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 9.9 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 10.7 · #D96CAD

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 12.6 · #B54D7F

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 13.1 · #A03472

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 13.8 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 14.1 · #C25A88

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.6 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 16.6 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 17.8 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 24.9 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 31.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 50.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

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

#C44D97

#4FC47C

Analogous

#B74FC4

#C44D97

#C44F5D

Triadic

#C44D97

#97C44F

#4F97C4

Split-Complementary

#C44D97

#5DC44F

#4FC4B7

Tetradic

#C44D97

#C4B74F

#4FC47C

#4F5DC4

Monochromatic

#5C1F44

#95326F

#C44D97

#D788B9

#EBC2DB

Rectangle

#C44D97

#C47C4F

#4FC47C

#4F97C4

Compound

#C44D97

#C44F5D

#4FC47C

#4FC4B7

Variations

Lighter

#D072AC

#D79BC0

#E4C8D9

Darker

#A8347C

#752255

#451332

Saturation

#9B788E

#C44F97

#E2329E

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#C44D97

#888B95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C44D97

#6E6E90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C44D97

#BF6260

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Violet 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

#D2668C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C44D97

Daylight 5500K

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

#C06BB1

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.

#43A769

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: #C44D97;

CSS — background

background-color: #C44D97;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-violet: #C44D97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-violet': '#C44D97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C44D97] text-[#C44D97]

SCSS

$rose-violet: #C44D97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C44D97?

#C44D97 is Rose Violet, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C44D97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Violet?

Rose Violet 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 Rose Violet?

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

Where can I download Rose Violet?

You can download Rose Violet 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 Violet?

The hex code is #C44D97. In RGB it's 196, 77, 151, and in HSL it's 323°, 50%, 54%.

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