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Plummy Rouge

#604454

RGB 96, 68, 84 · HSL 326°, 17%, 32% · CMYK 0, 29, 13, 62

Plummy Rouge is #604454 in HEX — rgb(96, 68, 84), hsl(326°, 17%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 13%, 62%).

Plummy Rouge pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 17%, 32%. 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#604454

RGB96, 68, 84

HSL326°, 17%, 32%

HSV326°, 29%, 38%

CMYK0, 29, 13, 62

Decimal6308948

CSS RGBrgb(96, 68, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 17%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Exquisite S46C8

ΔE 0.7 · #614455

Behr

Vixen PPU17-3

ΔE 2 · #5B4051

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 2.8 · #624154

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3 · #5C4450

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 3.7 · #5F3E52

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 3.8 · #5F3F54

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 4.1 · #593C50

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 4.8 · #5D3A4B

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2073-20

ΔE 5 · #5E3E55

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.2 · #503C50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.9 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.4 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8.8 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.7 · #583F40

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.1 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#604454

#445F50

Analogous

#5E445F

#604454

#5F4446

Triadic

#604454

#535F44

#44535F

Split-Complementary

#604454

#465F44

#445F5E

Tetradic

#604454

#5F5E44

#445F50

#44465F

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#33242C

#604454

#8C637B

#AF8EA0

Rectangle

#604454

#5F5044

#445F50

#44535F

Compound

#604454

#5F4446

#445F50

#445F5E

Variations

Lighter

#886177

#A68899

#CABBC3

Darker

#4D3643

#35242E

#1F151B

Saturation

#564D52

#5F4453

#812258

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

8.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#604454

#4F5054

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#604454

#4A4A52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#604454

#5E4847

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Plummy Rouge 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

#87605A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#604454

Daylight 5500K

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

#75657E

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.

#345743

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: #604454;

CSS — background

background-color: #604454;

CSS Variable

--color-plummy-rouge: #604454;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plummy-rouge': '#604454' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#604454] text-[#604454]

SCSS

$plummy-rouge: #604454;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #604454?

#604454 is Plummy Rouge, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #604454 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plummy Rouge?

Plummy Rouge 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 Plummy Rouge?

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

Where can I download Plummy Rouge?

You can download Plummy Rouge 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 Plummy Rouge?

The hex code is #604454. In RGB it's 96, 68, 84, and in HSL it's 326°, 17%, 32%.

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