PURPLES

French Rose

#DBA8D1

RGB 219, 168, 209 · HSL 312°, 41%, 76% · CMYK 0, 23, 5, 14

French Rose is #DBA8D1 in HEX — rgb(219, 168, 209), hsl(312°, 41%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 5%, 14%).

French Rose pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 312°, 41%, 76%. 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#DBA8D1

RGB219, 168, 209

HSL312°, 41%, 76%

HSV312°, 23%, 86%

CMYK0, 23, 5, 14

Decimal14395601

CSS RGBrgb(219, 168, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 41%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 0.8 · #DAA6CF

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-50

ΔE 1.8 · #E0ABD2

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 2.5 · #DBA3CE

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 3.2 · #E3A8D3

Behr

Berry Crush S140-3

ΔE 4.1 · #DBA3C6

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

ΔE 4.6 · #CC9DC6

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 4.9 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Head Over Heels RA160-01

ΔE 7.8 · #C399BC

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 10.1 · #C2A4C2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.7 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.3 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.1 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 21.4 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 23.4 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 24.1 · #D4CAD3

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

#DBA8D1

#A9DBB3

Analogous

#CCA9DB

#DBA8D1

#DBA9B8

Triadic

#DBA8D1

#D1DBA9

#A9D1DB

Split-Complementary

#DBA8D1

#B8DBA9

#A9DBCC

Tetradic

#DBA8D1

#DBCCA9

#A9DBB3

#A9B8DB

Monochromatic

#A54592

#C473B4

#DBA8D1

#F1DFEE

#F7EDF5

Rectangle

#DBA8D1

#DBB3A9

#A9DBB3

#A9D1DB

Compound

#DBA8D1

#DBA9B8

#A9DBB3

#A9DBCC

Variations

Lighter

#E2BADA

#E7CDE2

#F0E3ED

Darker

#C670B5

#9B3B87

#5B2150

Saturation

#C9BAC6

#DBA9D1

#ED97DC

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

#DBA8D1

#BABFD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBA8D1

#B2B2CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBA8D1

#D7B1AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

French 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

#E4ABB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBA8D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B0DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#85C492

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: #DBA8D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBA8D1;

CSS Variable

--color-french-rose: #DBA8D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-rose': '#DBA8D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBA8D1] text-[#DBA8D1]

SCSS

$french-rose: #DBA8D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBA8D1?

#DBA8D1 is French Rose, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DBA8D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Rose?

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

What colors pair well with French Rose?

French 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 French Rose?

You can download French 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 French Rose?

The hex code is #DBA8D1. In RGB it's 219, 168, 209, and in HSL it's 312°, 41%, 76%.

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