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Nocturnal Rose

#CC6699

RGB 204, 102, 153 · HSL 330°, 50%, 60% · CMYK 0, 50, 25, 20

Nocturnal Rose is #CC6699 in HEX — rgb(204, 102, 153), hsl(330°, 50%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 25%, 20%).

Nocturnal Rose pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 50%, 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#CC6699

RGB204, 102, 153

HSL330°, 50%, 60%

HSV330°, 50%, 80%

CMYK0, 50, 25, 20

Decimal13395609

CSS RGBrgb(204, 102, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 50%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #CA6997

Dulux

Party Girl SB7H2

ΔE 3.8 · #C25C8E

Behr

Deep Bloom 150D-5

ΔE 5 · #C55B8A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 5.2 · #C6628C

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 5.5 · #C25A88

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 5.7 · #C9709E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Carnation DE5011

ΔE 7 · #C973A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 8.1 · #D96CAD

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1347

ΔE 8.2 · #DE7BA6

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 8.3 · #D76AAC

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 9.1 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.6 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.3 · #AA3E71

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 16.7 · #DE4C8A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 40.9 · #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

#CC6699

#66CC99

Analogous

#CC66CC

#CC6699

#CC6666

Triadic

#CC6699

#99CC66

#6699CC

Split-Complementary

#CC6699

#66CC66

#66CCCC

Tetradic

#CC6699

#CCCC66

#66CC99

#6666CC

Monochromatic

#73264D

#AC3973

#CC6699

#DF9FBF

#F2D9E6

Rectangle

#CC6699

#CC9966

#66CC99

#6699CC

Compound

#CC6699

#CC6666

#66CC99

#66CCCC

Variations

Lighter

#D685AD

#DCA8C2

#E8CFDB

Darker

#BB3A7A

#822654

#4D1531

Saturation

#A88A99

#CC6699

#E64C99

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.93:1

Deuteranopia

#CC6699

#979797

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC6699

#7F7F94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC6699

#C87373

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Nocturnal 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

#D8798E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC6699

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67EB2

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.

#4DB782

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: #CC6699;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC6699;

CSS Variable

--color-nocturnal-rose: #CC6699;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nocturnal-rose': '#CC6699' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC6699] text-[#CC6699]

SCSS

$nocturnal-rose: #CC6699;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC6699?

#CC6699 is Nocturnal Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CC6699 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nocturnal Rose?

Nocturnal 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 Nocturnal Rose?

Nocturnal 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 Nocturnal Rose?

You can download Nocturnal 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 Nocturnal Rose?

The hex code is #CC6699. In RGB it's 204, 102, 153, and in HSL it's 330°, 50%, 60%.

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