PURPLES

Carnation Rose

#CE94C2

RGB 206, 148, 194 · HSL 312°, 37%, 69% · CMYK 0, 28, 6, 19

Carnation Rose is #CE94C2 in HEX — rgb(206, 148, 194), hsl(312°, 37%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 6%, 19%).

Carnation Rose pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 312°, 37%, 69%. 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#CE94C2

RGB206, 148, 194

HSL312°, 37%, 69%

HSV312°, 28%, 81%

CMYK0, 28, 6, 19

Decimal13538498

CSS RGBrgb(206, 148, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 37%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Carnation Rose 1164

Exact match

Vista Paint

Autumn Sedum K-738

ΔE 0.5 · #CE94C3

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 2.2 · #CC94BE

Dulux

Beauty Pageant S47H4

ΔE 4.2 · #C592BA

Behr

Birthday Candle 100C-3

ΔE 4.9 · #D09BD0

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

ΔE 5.3 · #CC9DC6

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 6.7 · #C08EB2

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 7.6 · #C381B5

Valspar

La La Love 1003-3C

ΔE 9.2 · #C8A0C3

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 12.4 · #D899B1

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 17.3 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.6 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 19.2 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 25.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 30.1 · #A6ACB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#CE94C2

#93CD9E

Analogous

#BC93CD

#CE94C2

#CD93A4

Triadic

#CE94C2

#C1CD93

#93C1CD

Split-Complementary

#CE94C2

#A4CD93

#93CDBC

Tetradic

#CE94C2

#CDBC93

#93CD9E

#93A4CD

Monochromatic

#883F7A

#B55EA4

#CE94C2

#E5C7DF

#F7EEF5

Rectangle

#CE94C2

#CD9E93

#93CD9E

#93C1CD

Compound

#CE94C2

#CD93A4

#93CD9E

#93CDBC

Variations

Lighter

#D7A8CE

#DEC1D9

#EADCE8

Darker

#B960A7

#883978

#502047

Saturation

#B9A7B5

#CD93C1

#E67AD0

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CE94C2

#A9AFC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE94C2

#A0A0BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE94C2

#CA9E9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Carnation Rose 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

#DA9CAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE94C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7A1D1

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#74B782

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: #CE94C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE94C2;

CSS Variable

--color-carnation-rose: #CE94C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnation-rose': '#CE94C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE94C2] text-[#CE94C2]

SCSS

$carnation-rose: #CE94C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE94C2?

#CE94C2 is Carnation Rose, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CE94C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnation Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Carnation Rose?

Carnation Rose 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 Carnation Rose?

You can download Carnation 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 Carnation Rose?

The hex code is #CE94C2. In RGB it's 206, 148, 194, and in HSL it's 312°, 37%, 69%.

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