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Private Tone

#845469

RGB 132, 84, 105 · HSL 334°, 22%, 42% · CMYK 0, 36, 20, 48

Private Tone is #845469 in HEX — rgb(132, 84, 105), hsl(334°, 22%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 20%, 48%).

Private Tone pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 22%, 42%. 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#845469

RGB132, 84, 105

HSL334°, 22%, 42%

HSV334°, 36%, 52%

CMYK0, 36, 20, 48

Decimal8672361

CSS RGBrgb(132, 84, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 22%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Private Tone S47E7

ΔE 0.6 · #84546A

Behr

Clay Ridge 140F-5

ΔE 2.7 · #8A5A71

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 3.9 · #8C546D

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 3.9 · #7E4E5E

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Bush SW6292

ΔE 4 · #8D5869

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 5.2 · #7E495B

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 5.6 · #8E6278

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 6.4 · #82495A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 7.1 · #935E7C

Vista Paint

Majestic Plum C-1213

ΔE 7.7 · #7F5F70

Hallman-Lindsay

Majestic Plum 1214

ΔE 8.2 · #806173

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.7 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 12.7 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.9 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 23.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#845469

#54836E

Analogous

#835480

#845469

#835754

Triadic

#845469

#688354

#546883

Split-Complementary

#845469

#548357

#548083

Tetradic

#845469

#808354

#54836E

#575483

Monochromatic

#25181E

#543643

#845469

#A9798E

#C7A8B6

Rectangle

#845469

#836E54

#54836E

#546883

Compound

#845469

#835754

#54836E

#548083

Variations

Lighter

#A36F85

#B796A4

#D3C3CA

Darker

#694253

#492D39

#2B1A21

Saturation

#72646A

#835468

#AC2A62

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

6.08:1

vs Black

3.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#845469

#696968

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#845469

#5E5E67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#845469

#825959

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Private Tone 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

#A26C6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#845469

Daylight 5500K

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

#90718E

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.

#44725E

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: #845469;

CSS — background

background-color: #845469;

CSS Variable

--color-private-tone: #845469;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'private-tone': '#845469' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#845469] text-[#845469]

SCSS

$private-tone: #845469;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #845469?

#845469 is Private Tone, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #845469 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Private Tone?

Private Tone 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 Private Tone?

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

Where can I download Private Tone?

You can download Private Tone 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 Private Tone?

The hex code is #845469. In RGB it's 132, 84, 105, and in HSL it's 334°, 22%, 42%.

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