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Spiced Plum

#6C4C58

RGB 108, 76, 88 · HSL 338°, 17%, 36% · CMYK 0, 30, 19, 58

Spiced Plum is #6C4C58 in HEX — rgb(108, 76, 88), hsl(338°, 17%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 19%, 58%).

Spiced Plum pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 17%, 36%. 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#6C4C58

RGB108, 76, 88

HSL338°, 17%, 36%

HSV338°, 30%, 42%

CMYK0, 30, 19, 58

Decimal7097432

CSS RGBrgb(108, 76, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 17%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spiced Plum PPU1-20

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 2.8 · #705160

Valspar

Stoic 1010-6

ΔE 3.4 · #724E56

Dulux

Dynamic S46D7

ΔE 3.7 · #6D5161

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 3.9 · #6B4D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 3.9 · #69444F

Vista Paint

Beetroot C-1320

ΔE 5.4 · #644349

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 6.1 · #624154

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 6.8 · #623F45

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.6 · #6F595D

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 7.7 · #7E4E5E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 7.9 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.7 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 11.2 · #4D3E45

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.3 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#6C4C58

#4C6B60

Analogous

#6B4C67

#6C4C58

#6B504C

Triadic

#6C4C58

#586B4C

#4C586B

Split-Complementary

#6C4C58

#4C6B50

#4C676B

Tetradic

#6C4C58

#676B4C

#4C6B60

#504C6B

Monochromatic

#120D0F

#3F2C33

#6C4C58

#976D7C

#B79AA4

Rectangle

#6C4C58

#6B604C

#4C6B60

#4C586B

Compound

#6C4C58

#6B504C

#4C6B60

#4C676B

Variations

Lighter

#926777

#AB8F99

#CDBFC4

Darker

#573C46

#3C2930

#23181C

Saturation

#60575B

#6B4C58

#92264D

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

7.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C4C58

#5A5958

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C4C58

#535357

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C4C58

#6B4F4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Spiced Plum 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

#90665D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C4C58

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6B81

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.

#3B6253

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: #6C4C58;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C4C58;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-plum: #6C4C58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-plum': '#6C4C58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C4C58] text-[#6C4C58]

SCSS

$spiced-plum: #6C4C58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C4C58?

#6C4C58 is Spiced Plum, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6C4C58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spiced Plum?

Spiced Plum 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 Spiced Plum?

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

Where can I download Spiced Plum?

You can download Spiced Plum 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 Spiced Plum?

The hex code is #6C4C58. In RGB it's 108, 76, 88, and in HSL it's 338°, 17%, 36%.

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