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Pleasure

#80385C

RGB 128, 56, 92 · HSL 330°, 39%, 36% · CMYK 0, 56, 28, 50

Pleasure is #80385C in HEX — rgb(128, 56, 92), hsl(330°, 39%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 28%, 50%).

Pleasure pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 39%, 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#80385C

RGB128, 56, 92

HSL330°, 39%, 36%

HSV330°, 56%, 50%

CMYK0, 56, 28, 50

Decimal8403036

CSS RGBrgb(128, 56, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 39%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 1.5 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 2.1 · #803C60

Vista Paint

Fine Burgundy K-728

ΔE 2.2 · #863A5E

Sherwin-Williams

Framboise SW6566

ΔE 3.1 · #7C3655

Dulux

Rich Red Violet S47H9

ΔE 4.3 · #7C3653

Behr

Gallery Red 150F-6

ΔE 5.2 · #86415D

Dunn-Edwards

Putnam Plum DEA100

ΔE 5.4 · #8D4362

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 7 · #6F304C

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 7.9 · #83455D

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 8.8 · #81465D

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 9.9 · #652F53

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.2 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.3 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 19.7 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 31.7 · #53372C

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

#80385C

#38805C

Analogous

#803880

#80385C

#803838

Triadic

#80385C

#5C8038

#385C80

Split-Complementary

#80385C

#388038

#388080

Tetradic

#80385C

#808038

#38805C

#383880

Monochromatic

#15090F

#4A2136

#80385C

#B35182

#CA86A8

Rectangle

#80385C

#805C38

#38805C

#385C80

Compound

#80385C

#803838

#38805C

#388080

Variations

Lighter

#AD4C7C

#BE7D9D

#D5B6C6

Darker

#682B49

#481D32

#2B101D

Saturation

#67515C

#80385C

#9C1C5C

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

7.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#80385C

#5B5B5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80385C

#4B4B58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80385C

#7D4242

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pleasure 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

#9F5760

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80385C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D5C84

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#34684E

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: #80385C;

CSS — background

background-color: #80385C;

CSS Variable

--color-pleasure: #80385C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pleasure': '#80385C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80385C] text-[#80385C]

SCSS

$pleasure: #80385C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80385C?

#80385C is Pleasure, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #80385C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pleasure?

Pleasure 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 Pleasure?

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

Where can I download Pleasure?

You can download Pleasure 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 Pleasure?

The hex code is #80385C. In RGB it's 128, 56, 92, and in HSL it's 330°, 39%, 36%.

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