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Always Rosey

#E79DB3

RGB 231, 157, 179 · HSL 342°, 61%, 76% · CMYK 0, 32, 23, 9

Always Rosey is #E79DB3 in HEX — rgb(231, 157, 179), hsl(342°, 61%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 23%, 9%).

Always Rosey pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 61%, 76%. 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#E79DB3

RGB231, 157, 179

HSL342°, 61%, 76%

HSV342°, 32%, 91%

CMYK0, 32, 23, 9

Decimal15179187

CSS RGBrgb(231, 157, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 61%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pegeen Peony C-1133

ΔE 0.5 · #E79DB2

Valspar

Second Blush 1007-3C

ΔE 1.1 · #E89EB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pegeen Peony 1134

ΔE 1.1 · #EA9FB4

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 1.8 · #E398AF

Behr

Rose Linen 180C-3

ΔE 2.9 · #ECA3B5

PPG

Brandywine 1183-4

ΔE 3.2 · #E69DAD

Dulux

Tender Heart S01H4

ΔE 3.4 · #DC98AF

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1340

ΔE 4.5 · #E69BA9

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 5.2 · #E2A3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 5.2 · #D899B1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 5.7 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.9 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.9 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.5 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.5 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#E79DB3

#9CE7D1

Analogous

#E79CD8

#E79DB3

#E7AB9C

Triadic

#E79DB3

#B3E79C

#9CB3E7

Split-Complementary

#E79DB3

#9CE7AB

#9CD8E7

Tetradic

#E79DB3

#D8E79C

#9CE7D1

#AB9CE7

Monochromatic

#BD2E59

#D85F83

#E79DB3

#F6DAE2

#FAEAEF

Rectangle

#E79DB3

#E7D19C

#9CE7D1

#9CB3E7

Compound

#E79DB3

#E7AB9C

#9CE7D1

#9CD8E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECB0C2

#EDC7D3

#F3E0E6

Darker

#DB5B81

#B2234E

#6A132D

Saturation

#CDB7BD

#E79CB3

#F391AE

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E79DB3

#BFBCB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E79DB3

#ADADB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E79DB3

#E4A3A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Always Rosey 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

#EDA2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E79DB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAA7C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#76D4B7

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: #E79DB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E79DB3;

CSS Variable

--color-always-rosey: #E79DB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'always-rosey': '#E79DB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E79DB3] text-[#E79DB3]

SCSS

$always-rosey: #E79DB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E79DB3?

#E79DB3 is Always Rosey, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E79DB3 warm or cool?

Always Rosey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Always Rosey?

Always Rosey 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 Always Rosey?

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

Where can I download Always Rosey?

You can download Always Rosey 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 Always Rosey?

The hex code is #E79DB3. In RGB it's 231, 157, 179, and in HSL it's 342°, 61%, 76%.

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