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Market Flower

#CF8CA9

RGB 207, 140, 169 · HSL 334°, 41%, 68% · CMYK 0, 32, 18, 19

Market Flower is #CF8CA9 in HEX — rgb(207, 140, 169), hsl(334°, 41%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 18%, 19%).

Market Flower pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 41%, 68%. 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#CF8CA9

RGB207, 140, 169

HSL334°, 41%, 68%

HSV334°, 32%, 81%

CMYK0, 32, 18, 19

Decimal13601961

CSS RGBrgb(207, 140, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 41%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Market Flower 1005-3C

Exact match

Dulux

Kiss S48H4

ΔE 1.2 · #D28CA9

Vista Paint

Euphoric Rose K-722

ΔE 3.1 · #D993B1

Benjamin Moore

Begonia 2083-40

ΔE 4.9 · #C37F9B

Behr

Grand Sunset BIC-32

ΔE 5.2 · #C38299

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 5.3 · #D899B1

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Lilac DE5017

ΔE 5.4 · #D198B5

PPG

Winsome Rose 1044-5

ΔE 5.9 · #C28BA1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 6.3 · #D593A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Quartz 1170

ΔE 7.3 · #BD88AB

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 8.2 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 8.5 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.5 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26.5 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#CF8CA9

#8CCFB2

Analogous

#CF8CCA

#CF8CA9

#CF908C

Triadic

#CF8CA9

#A9CF8C

#8CA9CF

Split-Complementary

#CF8CA9

#8CCF90

#8CCACF

Tetradic

#CF8CA9

#CACF8C

#8CCFB2

#908CCF

Monochromatic

#89395C

#B85681

#CF8CA9

#E5C2D1

#F7EDF2

Rectangle

#CF8CA9

#CFB28C

#8CCFB2

#8CA9CF

Compound

#CF8CA9

#CF908C

#8CCFB2

#8CCACF

Variations

Lighter

#D8A3BA

#DFBDCC

#EBDAE1

Darker

#BD5984

#8A345A

#521D34

Saturation

#B7A3AC

#CF8CA9

#E774A6

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

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF8CA9

#A9A9A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF8CA9

#9A9AA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF8CA9

#CC9393

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Market Flower 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

#DB969A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF8CA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C89BBE

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.

#6EB998

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: #CF8CA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF8CA9;

CSS Variable

--color-market-flower: #CF8CA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'market-flower': '#CF8CA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF8CA9] text-[#CF8CA9]

SCSS

$market-flower: #CF8CA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF8CA9?

#CF8CA9 is Market Flower, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CF8CA9 warm or cool?

Market Flower reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Market Flower?

Market Flower 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 Market Flower?

Market Flower pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Market Flower?

You can download Market Flower 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 Market Flower?

The hex code is #CF8CA9. In RGB it's 207, 140, 169, and in HSL it's 334°, 41%, 68%.

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