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Violettuce

#882055

RGB 136, 32, 85 · HSL 329°, 62%, 33% · CMYK 0, 76, 38, 47

Violettuce is #882055 in HEX — rgb(136, 32, 85), hsl(329°, 62%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 38%, 47%).

Violettuce pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 62%, 33%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#882055

RGB136, 32, 85

HSL329°, 62%, 33%

HSV329°, 76%, 53%

CMYK0, 76, 38, 47

Decimal8921173

CSS RGBrgb(136, 32, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 62%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 8.5 · #9F2C5C

Benjamin Moore

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RAL

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Colorhouse

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Dunn-Edwards

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PPG

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Valspar

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ΔE 19.1 · #B95579

Kobra

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ΔE 20.4 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 20.5 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 23.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 35.3 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#882055

#208852

Analogous

#872088

#882055

#882022

Triadic

#882055

#568820

#205688

Split-Complementary

#882055

#228820

#208887

Tetradic

#882055

#888720

#208852

#202288

Monochromatic

#15050D

#4A112F

#882055

#C62F7D

#DB66A3

Rectangle

#882055

#885220

#208852

#205688

Compound

#882055

#882022

#208852

#208887

Variations

Lighter

#C02D79

#CF629A

#DDA9C4

Darker

#6F1745

#4E0F2F

#2E081C

Saturation

#644455

#882056

#981056

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

8.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#882055

#5A5953

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#882055

#424250

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#882055

#853233

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Violettuce 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

#A5455B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#882055

Daylight 5500K

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

#934A7F

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.

#226D46

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: #882055;

CSS — background

background-color: #882055;

CSS Variable

--color-violettuce: #882055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violettuce': '#882055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#882055] text-[#882055]

SCSS

$violettuce: #882055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #882055?

#882055 is Violettuce, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #882055 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violettuce?

Violettuce 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 Violettuce?

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

Where can I download Violettuce?

You can download Violettuce 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 Violettuce?

The hex code is #882055. In RGB it's 136, 32, 85, and in HSL it's 329°, 62%, 33%.

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