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Book Binder

#704A5A

RGB 112, 74, 90 · HSL 335°, 20%, 36% · CMYK 0, 34, 20, 56

Book Binder is #704A5A in HEX — rgb(112, 74, 90), hsl(335°, 20%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 20%, 56%).

Book Binder pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 20%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#704A5A

RGB112, 74, 90

HSL335°, 20%, 36%

HSV335°, 34%, 44%

CMYK0, 34, 20, 56

Decimal7359066

CSS RGBrgb(112, 74, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 20%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Book Binder 140F-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bordéaux 1365

ΔE 3.1 · #6D4652

Dulux

Magos S47C8

ΔE 3.6 · #69475B

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 4 · #6B4D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 4.1 · #69444F

Valspar

Stoic 1010-6

ΔE 5 · #724E56

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 5 · #6B4157

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 5.2 · #624154

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 6.5 · #5F3E52

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 6.7 · #5F3F54

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.3 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.3 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.3 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.1 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.3 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 19 · #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

#704A5A

#496E5F

Analogous

#6E496B

#704A5A

#6E4D49

Triadic

#704A5A

#596E49

#49596E

Split-Complementary

#704A5A

#496E4D

#496B6E

Tetradic

#704A5A

#6B6E49

#496E5F

#4C496E

Monochromatic

#120C0F

#402B34

#704A5A

#9B697E

#BA97A5

Rectangle

#704A5A

#6E5F49

#496E5F

#49596E

Compound

#704A5A

#6E4D49

#496E5F

#496B6E

Variations

Lighter

#956478

#AE8C9A

#CEBEC5

Darker

#593A47

#3E2731

#24171C

Saturation

#61565B

#6E4959

#932553

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

7.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#704A5A

#5B5A59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#704A5A

#525258

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#704A5A

#6E4E4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Book Binder 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

#93645F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#704A5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#816983

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3B6251

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: #704A5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #704A5A;

CSS Variable

--color-book-binder: #704A5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'book-binder': '#704A5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#704A5A] text-[#704A5A]

SCSS

$book-binder: #704A5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #704A5A?

#704A5A is Book Binder, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #704A5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Book Binder?

Book Binder 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 Book Binder?

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

Where can I download Book Binder?

You can download Book Binder 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 Book Binder?

The hex code is #704A5A. In RGB it's 112, 74, 90, and in HSL it's 335°, 20%, 36%.

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