PURPLES

Rosy Blossom

#CDAECD

RGB 205, 174, 205 · HSL 300°, 24%, 74% · CMYK 0, 15, 0, 20

Rosy Blossom is #CDAECD in HEX — rgb(205, 174, 205), hsl(300°, 24%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 0%, 20%).

Rosy Blossom pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 24%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#CDAECD

RGB205, 174, 205

HSL300°, 24%, 74%

HSV300°, 15%, 80%

CMYK0, 15, 0, 20

Decimal13479629

CSS RGBrgb(205, 174, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 24%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rosy Blossom S49F3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 0.7 · #CDADCB

Valspar

Floral Vista 1002-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #C7AAC7

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 2.2 · #C9AFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 2.8 · #CAB2D2

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 2.8 · #CBACD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Garden 1184

ΔE 4.7 · #CBA9D0

Behr

Ballet Rose S130-3

ΔE 4.7 · #D5AACC

Vista Paint

Teresa's True Color K-19

ΔE 4.9 · #C2B0D1

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 5.9 · #E1BBDB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.8 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 16.2 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 16.2 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 17.1 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 19.4 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#CDAECD

#ADCDAD

Analogous

#BDADCD

#CDAECD

#CDADBD

Triadic

#CDAECD

#CDCDAD

#ADCDCD

Split-Complementary

#CDAECD

#BDCDAD

#ADCDBD

Tetradic

#CDAECD

#CDBDAD

#ADCDAD

#ADBDCD

Monochromatic

#8B558B

#B07DB0

#CDAECD

#EADCEA

#F5EFF5

Rectangle

#CDAECD

#CDADAD

#ADCDAD

#ADCDCD

Compound

#CDAECD

#CDADBD

#ADCDAD

#ADCDBD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BDD7

#DFCFDF

#ECE4EC

Darker

#B17DB1

#834C83

#4D2C4D

Saturation

#C1B8C1

#CDADCD

#E694E6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDAECD

#B7BCCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDAECD

#B4B4C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDAECD

#CAB4B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Rosy Blossom carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#D9AFB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDAECD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B4D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#89B889

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: #CDAECD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDAECD;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-blossom: #CDAECD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-blossom': '#CDAECD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDAECD] text-[#CDAECD]

SCSS

$rosy-blossom: #CDAECD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDAECD?

#CDAECD is Rosy Blossom, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CDAECD warm or cool?

Rosy Blossom reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rosy Blossom?

Rosy Blossom works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Rosy Blossom?

Rosy Blossom pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rosy Blossom?

You can download Rosy Blossom 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 Rosy Blossom?

The hex code is #CDAECD. In RGB it's 205, 174, 205, and in HSL it's 300°, 24%, 74%.

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