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Velvet Rose

#7E374C

RGB 126, 55, 76 · HSL 342°, 39%, 35% · CMYK 0, 56, 40, 51

Velvet Rose is #7E374C in HEX — rgb(126, 55, 76), hsl(342°, 39%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 40%, 51%).

Velvet Rose pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 39%, 35%. 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#7E374C

RGB126, 55, 76

HSL342°, 39%, 35%

HSV342°, 56%, 49%

CMYK0, 56, 40, 51

Decimal8271692

CSS RGBrgb(126, 55, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 39%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ripe Rhubarb S48E9

ΔE 2.3 · #7D3849

Behr

Moroccan Ruby S140-6

ΔE 2.8 · #803648

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 4.4 · #854158

Vista Paint

Fine Wine K-696

ΔE 4.6 · #813545

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 4.7 · #7C3744

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 4.8 · #84404E

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 5.4 · #7C3F55

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 6.4 · #783741

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 7.3 · #6F304C

Dunn-Edwards

Putnam Plum DEA100

ΔE 8.1 · #8D4362

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 10.2 · #6E1C34

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 12.4 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 12.8 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13.9 · #67272A

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 24.1 · #4F2318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#7E374C

#367C67

Analogous

#7C366E

#7E374C

#7C4436

Triadic

#7E374C

#4B7C36

#364B7C

Split-Complementary

#7E374C

#367C44

#366E7C

Tetradic

#7E374C

#6E7C36

#367C67

#44367C

Monochromatic

#12080B

#471F2B

#7E374C

#B14E6C

#C98398

Rectangle

#7E374C

#7C6736

#367C67

#364B7C

Compound

#7E374C

#7C4436

#367C67

#366E7C

Variations

Lighter

#AA4B67

#BD7B8E

#D5B5BF

Darker

#652A3C

#461C29

#291017

Saturation

#644F55

#7C364B

#971B40

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

8.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7E374C

#5C594A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E374C

#49494A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E374C

#7C3D3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Velvet Rose 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

#9E5654

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E374C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B5B78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#336556

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: #7E374C;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E374C;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-rose: #7E374C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-rose': '#7E374C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E374C] text-[#7E374C]

SCSS

$velvet-rose: #7E374C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E374C?

#7E374C is Velvet Rose, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7E374C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Rose?

Velvet Rose 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 Velvet Rose?

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

Where can I download Velvet Rose?

You can download Velvet Rose 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 Velvet Rose?

The hex code is #7E374C. In RGB it's 126, 55, 76, and in HSL it's 342°, 39%, 35%.

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