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Smooch

#7E2056

RGB 126, 32, 86 · HSL 326°, 59%, 31% · CMYK 0, 75, 32, 51

Smooch is #7E2056 in HEX — rgb(126, 32, 86), hsl(326°, 59%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 32%, 51%).

Smooch pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 59%, 31%. 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#7E2056

RGB126, 32, 86

HSL326°, 59%, 31%

HSV326°, 75%, 49%

CMYK0, 75, 32, 51

Decimal8265814

CSS RGBrgb(126, 32, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 59%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranapple 130D-7

ΔE 4.8 · #7B194B

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 6.9 · #8E3463

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 7.4 · #812A51

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 7.7 · #8E3765

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 10.2 · #92345B

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 10.8 · #84395D

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 11.7 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 12.5 · #803C60

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 14.1 · #96466A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.4 · #AA3E71

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 14.9 · #A54976

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 19.8 · #81465D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 21 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 23.9 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 27.1 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 37.6 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#7E2056

#207E49

Analogous

#77207E

#7E2056

#7E2027

Triadic

#7E2056

#557E20

#20557E

Split-Complementary

#7E2056

#277E20

#207E77

Tetradic

#7E2056

#7E7720

#207E49

#20277E

Monochromatic

#14050E

#41112C

#7E2056

#BB307F

#D661A3

Rectangle

#7E2056

#7E4920

#207E49

#20557E

Compound

#7E2056

#7E2027

#207E49

#207E77

Variations

Lighter

#B62F7B

#CA609C

#DBA8C5

Darker

#661844

#480F2F

#2A081C

Saturation

#5D4151

#7E2055

#8E1057

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

9.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7E2056

#535354

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E2056

#3E3E51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E2056

#7B3131

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Smooch 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

#9E455C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E2056

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B4A80

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.

#21653F

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: #7E2056;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E2056;

CSS Variable

--color-smooch: #7E2056;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smooch': '#7E2056' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E2056] text-[#7E2056]

SCSS

$smooch: #7E2056;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E2056?

#7E2056 is Smooch, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7E2056 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smooch?

Smooch 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 Smooch?

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

Where can I download Smooch?

You can download Smooch 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 Smooch?

The hex code is #7E2056. In RGB it's 126, 32, 86, and in HSL it's 326°, 59%, 31%.

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