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Spectacular Rose

#CB72AD

RGB 203, 114, 173 · HSL 320°, 46%, 62% · CMYK 0, 44, 15, 20

Spectacular Rose is #CB72AD in HEX — rgb(203, 114, 173), hsl(320°, 46%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 15%, 20%).

Spectacular Rose pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 46%, 62%. 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#CB72AD

RGB203, 114, 173

HSL320°, 46%, 62%

HSV320°, 44%, 80%

CMYK0, 44, 15, 20

Decimal13333165

CSS RGBrgb(203, 114, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 46%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spectacular Rose S49G6

Exact match

Behr

Enamored M150-5

ΔE 4.3 · #C767A3

Dunn-Edwards

Peruvian Lily DE5004

ΔE 4.8 · #CD7DB5

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 5.3 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 5.8 · #D26EA4

Vista Paint

Earth Fired Red K-737

ΔE 7.1 · #B66DA4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 7.2 · #C9709E

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 7.2 · #C37CB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 7.7 · #D96CAD

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.8 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.7 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 15.5 · #B54D7F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 18.7 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.5 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20.7 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 44.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#CB72AD

#72CB8F

Analogous

#BC72CB

#CB72AD

#CB7280

Triadic

#CB72AD

#ADCB72

#72ADCB

Split-Complementary

#CB72AD

#80CB72

#72CBBC

Tetradic

#CB72AD

#CBBC72

#72CB8F

#7280CB

Monochromatic

#772C5E

#AF418A

#CB72AD

#DFA9CD

#F4E1EE

Rectangle

#CB72AD

#CB8F72

#72CB8F

#72ADCB

Compound

#CB72AD

#CB7280

#72CB8F

#72CBBC

Variations

Lighter

#D58EBD

#DCAECC

#E8D2E1

Darker

#BC4193

#832B66

#4D183C

Saturation

#AB91A3

#CB72AD

#E557B6

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#CB72AD

#989DAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB72AD

#8787A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB72AD

#C6807E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Spectacular 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

#D8829D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB72AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C587C1

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.

#57B677

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: #CB72AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB72AD;

CSS Variable

--color-spectacular-rose: #CB72AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spectacular-rose': '#CB72AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB72AD] text-[#CB72AD]

SCSS

$spectacular-rose: #CB72AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB72AD?

#CB72AD is Spectacular Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CB72AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spectacular Rose?

Spectacular 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 Spectacular Rose?

Spectacular 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 Spectacular Rose?

You can download Spectacular 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 Spectacular Rose?

The hex code is #CB72AD. In RGB it's 203, 114, 173, and in HSL it's 320°, 46%, 62%.

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