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Monarch Velvet

#543941

RGB 84, 57, 65 · HSL 342°, 19%, 28% · CMYK 0, 32, 23, 67

Monarch Velvet is #543941 in HEX — rgb(84, 57, 65), hsl(342°, 19%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 23%, 67%).

Monarch Velvet pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 19%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#543941

RGB84, 57, 65

HSL342°, 19%, 28%

HSV342°, 32%, 33%

CMYK0, 32, 23, 67

Decimal5519681

CSS RGBrgb(84, 57, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 19%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 1.3 · #563940

Dulux

Blackcurrant Conserve S48B9

ΔE 1.4 · #52383E

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 1.8 · #533640

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 2.5 · #543D46

Behr

Napa Wine QE-63

ΔE 2.8 · #5B3F48

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 3.1 · #523A46

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 3.7 · #4C3641

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 3.8 · #5D3B42

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 4.5 · #604046

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.9 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.8 · #4D3E45

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 6.6 · #563135

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 7.5 · #69444F

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 9.3 · #45322E

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 12.3 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#543941

#3A554D

Analogous

#553A50

#543941

#553F3A

Triadic

#543941

#42553A

#3A4255

Split-Complementary

#543941

#3A553F

#3A5055

Tetradic

#543941

#50553A

#3A554D

#3F3A55

Monochromatic

#0F0A0C

#271B1F

#543941

#825965

#A8808C

Rectangle

#543941

#554D3A

#3A554D

#3A4255

Compound

#543941

#553F3A

#3A554D

#3A5055

Variations

Lighter

#815864

#A37F8A

#C7B6BB

Darker

#452E35

#2F1F24

#1C1215

Saturation

#4B4346

#553A42

#721D36

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

10.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#543941

#454441

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#543941

#3F3F40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#543941

#533B3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Monarch Velvet 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

#7E574C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#543941

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C5C70

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E4C43

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #543941;

CSS — background

background-color: #543941;

CSS Variable

--color-monarch-velvet: #543941;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monarch-velvet': '#543941' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#543941] text-[#543941]

SCSS

$monarch-velvet: #543941;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #543941?

#543941 is Monarch Velvet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #543941 warm or cool?

Monarch Velvet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Monarch Velvet?

Monarch Velvet 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 Monarch Velvet?

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

Where can I download Monarch Velvet?

You can download Monarch Velvet 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 Monarch Velvet?

The hex code is #543941. In RGB it's 84, 57, 65, and in HSL it's 342°, 19%, 28%.

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