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Rose Dust

#CA6997

RGB 202, 105, 151 · HSL 332°, 48%, 60% · CMYK 0, 48, 25, 21

Rose Dust is #CA6997 in HEX — rgb(202, 105, 151), hsl(332°, 48%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 25%, 21%).

Rose Dust pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 48%, 60%. 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#CA6997

RGB202, 105, 151

HSL332°, 48%, 60%

HSV332°, 48%, 79%

CMYK0, 48, 25, 21

Decimal13265303

CSS RGBrgb(202, 105, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 48%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 3.8 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 3.8 · #C9709E

PPG

Florentine Pink 17-09

ΔE 4.6 · #C86E94

Dulux

Party Girl SB7H2

ΔE 4.8 · #C25C8E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Carnation DE5011

ΔE 5.4 · #C973A2

Behr

Deep Bloom 150D-5

ΔE 5.6 · #C55B8A

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1347

ΔE 7 · #DE7BA6

Vista Paint

Raisa K-721

ΔE 8.7 · #BB6B8C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 9.9 · #B54D7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 10.5 · #D96CAD

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.8 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 17.9 · #924E7D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 38.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

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

#CA6997

#68CA9C

Analogous

#CA68C7

#CA6997

#CA6B68

Triadic

#CA6997

#96CA68

#6896CA

Split-Complementary

#CA6997

#68CA6B

#68C7CA

Tetradic

#CA6997

#C7CA68

#68CA9C

#6B68CA

Monochromatic

#71284A

#AA3C6F

#CA6997

#DEA1BD

#F2D9E5

Rectangle

#CA6997

#CA9C68

#68CA9C

#6896CA

Compound

#CA6997

#CA6B68

#68CA9C

#68C7CA

Variations

Lighter

#D586AB

#DBA9C0

#E7CFDB

Darker

#B83D76

#812851

#4C162F

Saturation

#A88A98

#CA6896

#E44E94

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

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#CA6997

#979795

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA6997

#808092

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA6997

#C67575

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Dust 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

#D77B8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA6997

Daylight 5500K

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

#C480B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4FB585

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: #CA6997;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA6997;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-dust: #CA6997;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-dust': '#CA6997' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA6997] text-[#CA6997]

SCSS

$rose-dust: #CA6997;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA6997?

#CA6997 is Rose Dust, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA6997 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Dust?

Rose Dust 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 Dust?

Rose Dust 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 Dust?

You can download Rose Dust 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 Dust?

The hex code is #CA6997. In RGB it's 202, 105, 151, and in HSL it's 332°, 48%, 60%.

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