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Cranapple

#7B194B

RGB 123, 25, 75 · HSL 329°, 66%, 29% · CMYK 0, 80, 39, 52

Cranapple is #7B194B in HEX — rgb(123, 25, 75), hsl(329°, 66%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 39%, 52%).

Cranapple pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 66%, 29%. 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#7B194B

RGB123, 25, 75

HSL329°, 66%, 29%

HSV329°, 80%, 48%

CMYK0, 80, 39, 52

Decimal8067403

CSS RGBrgb(123, 25, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 66%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranapple 130D-7

Exact match

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 5.8 · #812A51

Vista Paint

Berry Patch C-1151

ΔE 8.8 · #83335A

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 9.4 · #92345B

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 10 · #8E3765

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 11.5 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2076-20

ΔE 13.1 · #A13760

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 13.6 · #6E1C34

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 13.8 · #922E4A

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 15.5 · #953D55

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.7 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 19.7 · #81465D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 22 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 23.1 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.4 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 33.4 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#7B194B

#197B48

Analogous

#79197B

#7B194B

#7B191B

Triadic

#7B194B

#4C7B19

#194C7B

Split-Complementary

#7B194B

#1B7B19

#197B79

Tetradic

#7B194B

#7B7919

#197B48

#191B7B

Monochromatic

#15040D

#3B0C24

#7B194B

#BA2673

#DB5199

Rectangle

#7B194B

#7B4819

#197B48

#194C7B

Compound

#7B194B

#7B191B

#197B48

#197B79

Variations

Lighter

#B72571

#CF5594

#DDA2C1

Darker

#64123D

#460B2A

#2A0618

Saturation

#593B4A

#7B194C

#870D4C

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

10.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7B194B

#515049

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B194B

#3A3A47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B194B

#782A2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cranapple 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

#9C3F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B194B

Daylight 5500K

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

#894478

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#1C623E

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: #7B194B;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B194B;

CSS Variable

--color-cranapple: #7B194B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cranapple': '#7B194B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B194B] text-[#7B194B]

SCSS

$cranapple: #7B194B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B194B?

#7B194B is Cranapple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7B194B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cranapple?

Cranapple 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 Cranapple?

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

Where can I download Cranapple?

You can download Cranapple 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 Cranapple?

The hex code is #7B194B. In RGB it's 123, 25, 75, and in HSL it's 329°, 66%, 29%.

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