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French Plum

#811453

RGB 129, 20, 83 · HSL 325°, 73%, 29% · CMYK 0, 84, 36, 49

French Plum is #811453 in HEX — rgb(129, 20, 83), hsl(325°, 73%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 84%, 36%, 49%).

French Plum pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 73%, 29%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#811453

RGB129, 20, 83

HSL325°, 73%, 29%

HSV325°, 84%, 51%

CMYK0, 84, 36, 49

Decimal8459347

CSS RGBrgb(129, 20, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 73%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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RAL

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ΔE 11.4 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 11.8 · #92345B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 12 · #9F2C5C

Benjamin Moore

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ΔE 14 · #A13760

Colorhouse

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ΔE 14.4 · #AA3E71

PPG

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ΔE 16.7 · #A54976

Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE 17.2 · #96466A

Valspar

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ΔE 22.9 · #B95579

Kobra

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ΔE 23.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 24.6 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 27.6 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 38.3 · #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

#811453

#148041

Analogous

#771480

#811453

#80141D

Triadic

#811453

#538014

#145380

Split-Complementary

#811453

#1D8014

#148077

Tetradic

#811453

#807714

#148041

#141D80

Monochromatic

#16030E

#3E0A28

#811453

#C21E7E

#E34AA3

Rectangle

#811453

#804114

#148041

#145380

Compound

#811453

#80141D

#148041

#148077

Variations

Lighter

#BF1E7C

#D64F9E

#E09FC5

Darker

#690E43

#49082E

#2C041B

Saturation

#5A3A4D

#801453

#8A0A55

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

9.73:1

AAA

vs Black

2.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#811453

#535351

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#811453

#3B3B4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#811453

#7D2B2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

French Plum 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

#A03C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#811453

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D417E

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.

#186638

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: #811453;

CSS — background

background-color: #811453;

CSS Variable

--color-french-plum: #811453;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-plum': '#811453' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#811453] text-[#811453]

SCSS

$french-plum: #811453;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #811453?

#811453 is French Plum, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #811453 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Plum?

French Plum 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 French Plum?

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

Where can I download French Plum?

You can download French Plum 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 French Plum?

The hex code is #811453. In RGB it's 129, 20, 83, and in HSL it's 325°, 73%, 29%.

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