PURPLES

Colonial Rose

#ECACDB

RGB 236, 172, 219 · HSL 316°, 63%, 80% · CMYK 0, 27, 7, 7

Colonial Rose is #ECACDB in HEX — rgb(236, 172, 219), hsl(316°, 63%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 7%, 7%).

Colonial Rose pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 63%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#ECACDB

RGB236, 172, 219

HSL316°, 63%, 80%

HSV316°, 27%, 93%

CMYK0, 27, 7, 7

Decimal15510747

CSS RGBrgb(236, 172, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 63%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Colonial Rose 110C-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 2.7 · #ECA9D4

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 3.3 · #E3A8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Violet DE5003

ΔE 4.3 · #E1A0CF

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 5.3 · #DBA3CE

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

ΔE 6.1 · #DBA8D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 6.2 · #DAA6CF

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 6.8 · #EAA7CA

Kilz

Head Over Heels RA160-01

ΔE 13.4 · #C399BC

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 14.2 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 16.8 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 21.2 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.5 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 24.3 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 25 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 28.4 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#ECACDB

#ACECBD

Analogous

#DDACEC

#ECACDB

#ECACBB

Triadic

#ECACDB

#DBECAC

#ACDBEC

Split-Complementary

#ECACDB

#BBECAC

#ACECDD

Tetradic

#ECACDB

#ECDDAC

#ACECBD

#ACBBEC

Monochromatic

#D02FA5

#DE6EC0

#ECACDB

#FAEAF6

Rectangle

#ECACDB

#ECBDAC

#ACECBD

#ACDBEC

Compound

#ECACDB

#ECACBB

#ACECBD

#ACECDD

Variations

Lighter

#F0BCE2

#F1D0E8

#F5E5F1

Darker

#E066C0

#BE2294

#711257

Saturation

#D6C2D0

#ECACDB

#F6A2DF

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECACDB

#C4C9DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECACDB

#B9B9D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECACDB

#E7B6B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Colonial 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

#F0AEBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECACDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB3E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#82D999

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #ECACDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECACDB;

CSS Variable

--color-colonial-rose: #ECACDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colonial-rose': '#ECACDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECACDB] text-[#ECACDB]

SCSS

$colonial-rose: #ECACDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECACDB?

#ECACDB is Colonial Rose, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #ECACDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colonial Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Colonial Rose?

Colonial 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 Colonial Rose?

You can download Colonial 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 Colonial Rose?

The hex code is #ECACDB. In RGB it's 236, 172, 219, and in HSL it's 316°, 63%, 80%.

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