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Wild Plum

#83455D

RGB 131, 69, 93 · HSL 337°, 31%, 39% · CMYK 0, 47, 29, 49

Wild Plum is #83455D in HEX — rgb(131, 69, 93), hsl(337°, 31%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 29%, 49%).

Wild Plum pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 31%, 39%. 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#83455D

RGB131, 69, 93

HSL337°, 31%, 39%

HSV337°, 47%, 51%

CMYK0, 47, 29, 49

Decimal8602973

CSS RGBrgb(131, 69, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 31%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

Exact match

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 1.3 · #81465D

Behr

Cheerful Wine HDC-WR14-12

ΔE 2.3 · #7E405A

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 3.2 · #854158

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 3.5 · #8C4762

Dulux

Grand Poobah S47F8

ΔE 4.3 · #864766

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.3 · #82495A

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 4.7 · #7E495B

Vista Paint

Gailberry K-1235

ΔE 7.2 · #753656

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 7.4 · #7A424E

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.6 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 12.9 · #652F53

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 13.2 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 26.1 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#83455D

#45826B

Analogous

#82457B

#83455D

#824C45

Triadic

#83455D

#5C8245

#455C82

Split-Complementary

#83455D

#45824C

#457B82

Tetradic

#83455D

#7B8245

#45826B

#4C4582

Monochromatic

#1E1015

#502A39

#83455D

#AE6581

#C897AA

Rectangle

#83455D

#826B45

#45826B

#455C82

Compound

#83455D

#824C45

#45826B

#457B82

Variations

Lighter

#A95C7A

#BA899C

#D4BDC6

Darker

#69364A

#492432

#2B141D

Saturation

#6D5A61

#82455C

#A52254

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

7.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#83455D

#63625C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#83455D

#54545A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#83455D

#814B4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wild 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

#A26061

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#83455D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F6585

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.

#3E6B5A

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: #83455D;

CSS — background

background-color: #83455D;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-plum: #83455D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-plum': '#83455D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#83455D] text-[#83455D]

SCSS

$wild-plum: #83455D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #83455D?

#83455D is Wild Plum, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #83455D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Plum?

Wild 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 Wild Plum?

Wild 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 Wild Plum?

You can download Wild 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 Wild Plum?

The hex code is #83455D. In RGB it's 131, 69, 93, and in HSL it's 337°, 31%, 39%.

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