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Damson

#854C65

RGB 133, 76, 101 · HSL 334°, 27%, 41% · CMYK 0, 43, 24, 48

Damson is #854C65 in HEX — rgb(133, 76, 101), hsl(334°, 27%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 24%, 48%).

Damson pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 27%, 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#854C65

RGB133, 76, 101

HSL334°, 27%, 41%

HSV334°, 43%, 52%

CMYK0, 43, 24, 48

Decimal8735845

CSS RGBrgb(133, 76, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 27%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 2.9 · #81465D

Dulux

Princely S47E8

ΔE 3.2 · #7D4964

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 3.4 · #83455D

Behr

Majestic Orchid PPU1-17

ΔE 4.4 · #8D576E

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 4.5 · #7E495B

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 4.7 · #92576F

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 5 · #82495A

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 5.2 · #8C4762

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 7.9 · #935E7C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.4 · #6D3F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 9 · #945B7F

Vista Paint

Gailberry K-1235

ΔE 9 · #753656

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9.9 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 13.7 · #652F53

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 13.8 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 26.8 · #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

#854C65

#4C856C

Analogous

#854C81

#854C65

#85504C

Triadic

#854C65

#65854C

#4C6585

Split-Complementary

#854C65

#4C8550

#4C8185

Tetradic

#854C65

#81854C

#4C856C

#504C85

Monochromatic

#24141B

#543040

#854C65

#AD718B

#C9A1B2

Rectangle

#854C65

#856C4C

#4C856C

#4C6585

Compound

#854C65

#85504C

#4C856C

#4C8185

Variations

Lighter

#A76682

#B990A2

#D4C0C9

Darker

#6B3C50

#4B2837

#2C1720

Saturation

#716067

#854C65

#AB2660

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

6.52:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#854C65

#666664

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#854C65

#595962

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#854C65

#825253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Damson 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

#A36667

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#854C65

Daylight 5500K

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

#906B8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#436F5C

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: #854C65;

CSS — background

background-color: #854C65;

CSS Variable

--color-damson: #854C65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'damson': '#854C65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#854C65] text-[#854C65]

SCSS

$damson: #854C65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #854C65?

#854C65 is Damson, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #854C65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Damson?

Damson 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 Damson?

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

Where can I download Damson?

You can download Damson 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 Damson?

The hex code is #854C65. In RGB it's 133, 76, 101, and in HSL it's 334°, 27%, 41%.

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