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Plum Caspia

#612246

RGB 97, 34, 70 · HSL 326°, 48%, 26% · CMYK 0, 65, 28, 62

Plum Caspia is #612246 in HEX — rgb(97, 34, 70), hsl(326°, 48%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 28%, 62%).

Plum Caspia pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 48%, 26%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#612246

RGB97, 34, 70

HSL326°, 48%, 26%

HSV326°, 65%, 38%

CMYK0, 65, 28, 62

Decimal6365766

CSS RGBrgb(97, 34, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 48%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Cranberry BXC-90

ΔE 3.2 · #5C2444

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 5.9 · #652F53

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 6.5 · #612F4F

Vista Paint

Noble Honor C-1165

ΔE 7 · #6A324E

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 7 · #6F304C

Sherwin-Williams

Fabulous Grape SW6293

ΔE 7.9 · #6D344F

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Honor 1166

ΔE 8.7 · #69354F

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 9.5 · #753A58

Dulux

Dynamic Shiraz SB8H8

ΔE 9.6 · #763960

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 11.6 · #673649

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.3 · #6D3F5B

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 13.4 · #7C3F55

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 20 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 23.3 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 23.4 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 28.5 · #4F2318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#612246

#22623E

Analogous

#5E2262

#612246

#622227

Triadic

#612246

#476222

#224762

Split-Complementary

#612246

#276222

#22625E

Tetradic

#612246

#625E22

#22623E

#222762

Monochromatic

#13070E

#2A0F1E

#612246

#9B366F

#C55996

Rectangle

#612246

#623E22

#22623E

#224762

Compound

#612246

#622227

#22623E

#22625E

Variations

Lighter

#9A366F

#BC6094

#D3A7C0

Darker

#501A39

#381127

#210A17

Saturation

#4C3944

#622247

#731149

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

11.50:1

AAA

vs Black

1.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#612246

#424245

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#612246

#333343

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#612246

#5E2C2C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Plum Caspia 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

#884650

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#612246

Daylight 5500K

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

#754B74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#214F35

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: #612246;

CSS — background

background-color: #612246;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-caspia: #612246;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-caspia': '#612246' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#612246] text-[#612246]

SCSS

$plum-caspia: #612246;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #612246?

#612246 is Plum Caspia, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #612246 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Caspia?

Plum Caspia 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 Plum Caspia?

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

Where can I download Plum Caspia?

You can download Plum Caspia 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 Plum Caspia?

The hex code is #612246. In RGB it's 97, 34, 70, and in HSL it's 326°, 48%, 26%.

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