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Carnation Rose 1164

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The Analysis

Carnation Rose is a mid-toned pink that carries enough depth to avoid looking washed out. With an LRV of 38.73, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which makes a room feel cozy and contained rather than expansive or airy.

This colour works best as a bold feature wall or an intentional statement piece in smaller rooms like powder rooms or studies. As a full-room colour, it is quite dominant, so use it carefully in spaces where you spend long hours.

LRV 39

History & Origin

It leans toward a modern, playful aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It feels like a contemporary update to the mid-century penchant for bold, expressive pigments.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyPurple

How to Use It

Pair this with warm wood tones like teak or oak to ground the pink, or use matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in rooms with controlled lighting where you can manage its saturation levels throughout the day.

The Mood

Living with this shade is energizing and warm, functioning as a vibrant alternative to neutral greys or beiges. It brings a persistent sense of cheer to a space without being overly aggressive or stimulating.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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