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Inescapable Lover

#820E3B

RGB 130, 14, 59 · HSL 337°, 81%, 28% · CMYK 0, 89, 55, 49

Inescapable Lover is #820E3B in HEX — rgb(130, 14, 59), hsl(337°, 81%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 55%, 49%).

Inescapable Lover pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 81%, 28%. 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#820E3B

RGB130, 14, 59

HSL337°, 81%, 28%

HSV337°, 89%, 51%

CMYK0, 89, 55, 49

Decimal8523323

CSS RGBrgb(130, 14, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 81%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Cherry 140D-7

ΔE 4.3 · #8C1F46

Dulux

Scarlet Desire SB7G4

ΔE 7.3 · #8A2948

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 8.1 · #932944

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 8.6 · #922E4A

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 8.8 · #8E2E49

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 10 · #99324E

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.9 · #922B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 12.1 · #9F2C5C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 12.3 · #812A51

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 14.2 · #953D55

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.6 · #942A35

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 15.8 · #8F3841

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.9 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 20.3 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 23.8 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 25.1 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#820E3B

#0E8155

Analogous

#810E74

#820E3B

#811B0E

Triadic

#820E3B

#3A810E

#0E3A81

Split-Complementary

#820E3B

#0E811B

#0E7481

Tetradic

#820E3B

#74810E

#0E8155

#1B0E81

Monochromatic

#17020A

#3C061B

#820E3B

#C61559

#EB3D80

Rectangle

#820E3B

#81550E

#0E8155

#0E3A81

Compound

#820E3B

#811B0E

#0E8155

#0E7481

Variations

Lighter

#C41558

#DD457F

#E39AB6

Darker

#6A092E

#4A041F

#2C0212

Saturation

#593643

#810E3A

#880738

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

10.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#820E3B

#565138

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#820E3B

#393937

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#820E3B

#7F2127

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Inescapable Lover 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

#A13747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#820E3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E3C6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#136646

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: #820E3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #820E3B;

CSS Variable

--color-inescapable-lover: #820E3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inescapable-lover': '#820E3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#820E3B] text-[#820E3B]

SCSS

$inescapable-lover: #820E3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #820E3B?

#820E3B is Inescapable Lover, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #820E3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inescapable Lover?

Inescapable Lover 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 Inescapable Lover?

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

Where can I download Inescapable Lover?

You can download Inescapable Lover 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 Inescapable Lover?

The hex code is #820E3B. In RGB it's 130, 14, 59, and in HSL it's 337°, 81%, 28%.

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