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Vixen

#5B4051

RGB 91, 64, 81 · HSL 322°, 17%, 30% · CMYK 0, 30, 11, 64

Vixen is #5B4051 in HEX — rgb(91, 64, 81), hsl(322°, 17%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 11%, 64%).

Vixen pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 17%, 30%. 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#5B4051

RGB91, 64, 81

HSL322°, 17%, 30%

HSV322°, 30%, 36%

CMYK0, 30, 11, 64

Decimal5980241

CSS RGBrgb(91, 64, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 17%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vixen PPU17-3

Exact match

Dulux

Deep Exquisite S46C8

ΔE 2.1 · #614455

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 2.5 · #593C50

Vista Paint

Crowd Pleaser C-1207

ΔE 3 · #5A4257

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 3 · #624154

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 3.2 · #5F3F54

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3.5 · #5C4450

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2073-20

ΔE 4.1 · #5E3E55

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 4.1 · #5D3A4B

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 4.5 · #503C50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.4 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.7 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8.3 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.1 · #583F40

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.2 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.1 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

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

#5B4051

#3F5A49

Analogous

#563F5A

#5B4051

#5A3F43

Triadic

#5B4051

#505A3F

#3F505A

Split-Complementary

#5B4051

#435A3F

#3F5A56

Tetradic

#5B4051

#5A563F

#3F5A49

#3F435A

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#2D2028

#5B4051

#865F78

#AA889E

Rectangle

#5B4051

#5A493F

#3F5A49

#3F505A

Compound

#5B4051

#5A3F43

#3F5A49

#3F5A56

Variations

Lighter

#835D75

#A38498

#C8B9C3

Darker

#483240

#32222C

#1D141A

Saturation

#50494E

#5A3F50

#792058

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

9.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4051

#4B4C51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4051

#45454F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4051

#594443

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vixen 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

#845D58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4051

Daylight 5500K

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

#71627C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#31513D

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: #5B4051;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4051;

CSS Variable

--color-vixen: #5B4051;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vixen': '#5B4051' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4051] text-[#5B4051]

SCSS

$vixen: #5B4051;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4051?

#5B4051 is Vixen, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5B4051 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vixen?

Vixen 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 Vixen?

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

Where can I download Vixen?

You can download Vixen 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 Vixen?

The hex code is #5B4051. In RGB it's 91, 64, 81, and in HSL it's 322°, 17%, 30%.

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