PPG • PPG1044-5

Winsome Rose

Name: PPG Winsome Rose PPG1044-5
Brand: PPG

Often used for its versatile qualities, Winsome Rose remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#c28ba1

LRV

32.00

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Light Reflectance Value

32.00

Medium

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Winsome Rose's Color Strip

Winsome Rose is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mauvelous and Wild Strawberry. The strip spans from Love Bird at the lightest end to Wild Plum at the deepest. As part of strip PPG1044, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

1Love Bird 2Mauve Wisp 3Tinted Rosewood 4Mauvelous 5Winsome Rose

6Wild Strawberry 7Wild Plum

Winsome Rose in Real Rooms

Winsome Rose has a medium LRV of 32 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Winsome Rose on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Winsome Rose — traditional bathroom

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1 Bedroom Photo

There's a rhythmic quality to Winsome Rose in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

A art deco bedroom painted in Winsome Rose

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door painted Winsome Rose makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

traditional front door featuring Winsome Rose by PPG

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1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Winsome Rose does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.

Winsome Rose paint in a traditional dining room

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1 Kitchen Photo

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Winsome Rose manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Winsome Rose — scandinavian kitchen

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1 Home Office Photo

In a workspace, Winsome Rose helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.

PPG Winsome Rose in a unique home office

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1 Mudroom Photo

Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Winsome Rose creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.

Winsome Rose paint in a tiny mudroom

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1 House Photo

Winsome Rose is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Winsome Rose color — coastal house inspiration

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1 Living Room Photo

Winsome Rose provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

A contemporary living room painted in Winsome Rose

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1 Patio Photo

The way Winsome Rose interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.