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Cashmere Rose

#CB8097

RGB 203, 128, 151 · HSL 342°, 42%, 65% · CMYK 0, 37, 26, 20

Cashmere Rose is #CB8097 in HEX — rgb(203, 128, 151), hsl(342°, 42%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 26%, 20%).

Cashmere Rose pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 42%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CB8097

RGB203, 128, 151

HSL342°, 42%, 65%

HSV342°, 37%, 80%

CMYK0, 37, 26, 20

Decimal13336727

CSS RGBrgb(203, 128, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 42%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Taste 2085-40

ΔE 0.9 · #CC7F96

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 2.8 · #C47B95

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 3 · #D4839A

Valspar

Peruvian Pom Pom 1006-3C

ΔE 3 · #CE7C94

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 3.6 · #D6859F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 3.8 · #BF7A8F

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 4.1 · #D182A0

Behr

Grand Sunset BIC-32

ΔE 4.2 · #C38299

Vista Paint

Rambling Rose C-1142

ΔE 5.4 · #D78A9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 5.6 · #D98899

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 6.4 · #BF7595

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 7.5 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.5 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13.1 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 27.8 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#CB8097

#80CBB5

Analogous

#CB80BC

#CB8097

#CB8F80

Triadic

#CB8097

#97CB80

#8097CB

Split-Complementary

#CB8097

#80CB8F

#80BCCB

Tetradic

#CB8097

#BCCB80

#80CBB5

#8F80CB

Monochromatic

#7F344A

#B54A6A

#CB8097

#E1B7C3

#F8EDF0

Rectangle

#CB8097

#CBB580

#80CBB5

#8097CB

Compound

#CB8097

#CB8F80

#80CBB5

#80BCCB

Variations

Lighter

#D69AAC

#DDB6C2

#E9D7DC

Darker

#BB4F6F

#85314A

#4F1B2B

Saturation

#B19BA1

#CB8097

#E5668C

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB8097

#A3A096

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB8097

#909094

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB8097

#C88688

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cashmere 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

#D88D8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB8097

Daylight 5500K

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

#C592B1

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.

#64B69D

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: #CB8097;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB8097;

CSS Variable

--color-cashmere-rose: #CB8097;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cashmere-rose': '#CB8097' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB8097] text-[#CB8097]

SCSS

$cashmere-rose: #CB8097;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB8097?

#CB8097 is Cashmere Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CB8097 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cashmere Rose?

Cashmere 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 Cashmere Rose?

Cashmere 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 Cashmere Rose?

You can download Cashmere 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 Cashmere Rose?

The hex code is #CB8097. In RGB it's 203, 128, 151, and in HSL it's 342°, 42%, 65%.

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