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Princely

#7D4961

RGB 125, 73, 97 · HSL 332°, 26%, 39% · CMYK 0, 42, 22, 51

Princely is #7D4961 in HEX — rgb(125, 73, 97), hsl(332°, 26%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 22%, 51%).

Princely pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 26%, 39%. 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#7D4961

RGB125, 73, 97

HSL332°, 26%, 39%

HSV332°, 42%, 49%

CMYK0, 42, 22, 51

Decimal8210785

CSS RGBrgb(125, 73, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 26%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Princely S47E8

ΔE 1.8 · #7D4964

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 3.4 · #81465D

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 3.7 · #7E495B

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 4.6 · #83455D

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 4.9 · #7E4E5E

Behr

Cheerful Wine HDC-WR14-12

ΔE 5.1 · #7E405A

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5.2 · #82495A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 6.1 · #6D3F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 7 · #92576F

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Honor 1166

ΔE 8.2 · #69354F

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 8.2 · #794550

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.3 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.6 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 12.2 · #6D4247

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.6 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 25 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#7D4961

#4A7D65

Analogous

#7D4A7C

#7D4961

#7D4B4A

Triadic

#7D4961

#627D4A

#4A627D

Split-Complementary

#7D4961

#4A7D4B

#4A7C7D

Tetradic

#7D4961

#7C7D4A

#4A7D65

#4B4A7D

Monochromatic

#1D1117

#4D2D3C

#7D4961

#A86B88

#C59BAF

Rectangle

#7D4961

#7D654A

#4A7D65

#4A627D

Compound

#7D4961

#7D4B4A

#4A7D65

#4A7C7D

Variations

Lighter

#A36280

#B68DA0

#D2BFC8

Darker

#653A4E

#462736

#29161F

Saturation

#6B5C63

#7D4A62

#A2255F

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

7.01:1

AAA

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D4961

#606160

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D4961

#55555E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D4961

#7B4F4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Princely 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

#9D6364

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D4961

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A6888

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#3F6A56

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: #7D4961;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D4961;

CSS Variable

--color-princely: #7D4961;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'princely': '#7D4961' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D4961] text-[#7D4961]

SCSS

$princely: #7D4961;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D4961?

#7D4961 is Princely, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7D4961 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Princely?

Princely 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 Princely?

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

Where can I download Princely?

You can download Princely 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 Princely?

The hex code is #7D4961. In RGB it's 125, 73, 97, and in HSL it's 332°, 26%, 39%.

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