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Artful Magenta

#80505D

RGB 128, 80, 93 · HSL 344°, 23%, 41% · CMYK 0, 38, 27, 50

Artful Magenta is #80505D in HEX — rgb(128, 80, 93), hsl(344°, 23%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 27%, 50%).

Artful Magenta pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 23%, 41%. 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#80505D

RGB128, 80, 93

HSL344°, 23%, 41%

HSV344°, 38%, 50%

CMYK0, 38, 27, 50

Decimal8409181

CSS RGBrgb(128, 80, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 23%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 1.9 · #7E4E5E

Behr

Fine Burgundy HDC-CL-02

ΔE 2.4 · #805059

Dulux

Berry Smoothie S48F7

ΔE 2.9 · #885362

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 3.2 · #895460

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 4 · #7E495B

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.7 · #82495A

PPG

Cabernet 1049-6

ΔE 4.9 · #8E5B68

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 4.9 · #794550

Valspar

Vintage Grape 1005-5A

ΔE 5.5 · #7F5967

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 6.3 · #754C50

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.2 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.5 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.8 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.3 · #6F595D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 20.8 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#80505D

#518174

Analogous

#815175

#80505D

#815C51

Triadic

#80505D

#5D8151

#515D81

Split-Complementary

#80505D

#51815C

#517581

Tetradic

#80505D

#758151

#518174

#5C5181

Monochromatic

#231619

#52333B

#80505D

#A97583

#C6A4AD

Rectangle

#80505D

#817451

#518174

#515D81

Compound

#80505D

#815C51

#518174

#517581

Variations

Lighter

#A26B7A

#B6939C

#D3C2C6

Darker

#683F4A

#482B33

#2A191D

Saturation

#706165

#81515D

#A9284B

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

6.51:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#80505D

#66655C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80505D

#5A5A5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80505D

#7E5455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Artful Magenta 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

#9F6961

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80505D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6E85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#436F63

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: #80505D;

CSS — background

background-color: #80505D;

CSS Variable

--color-artful-magenta: #80505D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artful-magenta': '#80505D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80505D] text-[#80505D]

SCSS

$artful-magenta: #80505D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80505D?

#80505D is Artful Magenta, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #80505D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artful Magenta?

Artful Magenta 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 Artful Magenta?

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

Where can I download Artful Magenta?

You can download Artful Magenta 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 Artful Magenta?

The hex code is #80505D. In RGB it's 128, 80, 93, and in HSL it's 344°, 23%, 41%.

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