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Plum Highness

#885577

RGB 136, 85, 119 · HSL 320°, 23%, 43% · CMYK 0, 38, 12, 47

Plum Highness is #885577 in HEX — rgb(136, 85, 119), hsl(320°, 23%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 12%, 47%).

Plum Highness pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 23%, 43%. 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#885577

RGB136, 85, 119

HSL320°, 23%, 43%

HSV320°, 38%, 53%

CMYK0, 38, 12, 47

Decimal8934775

CSS RGBrgb(136, 85, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 23%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Queen's Honour S46H7

ΔE 1.4 · #8A5777

Behr

Peru PPU1-18

ΔE 2.6 · #8E597E

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 3.4 · #825779

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 3.6 · #91587E

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 3.8 · #8D557D

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 4 · #945B7F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4.5 · #935E7C

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 5.6 · #774C6F

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 6.2 · #915D88

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 7.3 · #7C5A7E

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 8.1 · #7F4774

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 9.3 · #924E7D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.9 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.1 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 29.1 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

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

#885577

#548765

Analogous

#7E5487

#885577

#87545D

Triadic

#885577

#768754

#547687

Split-Complementary

#885577

#5D8754

#54877E

Tetradic

#885577

#877E54

#548765

#545D87

Monochromatic

#291A24

#58374D

#885577

#AD7B9C

#CAAABF

Rectangle

#885577

#876554

#548765

#547687

Compound

#885577

#87545D

#548765

#54877E

Variations

Lighter

#A57094

#B997AD

#D4C4CF

Darker

#6D435F

#4C2D41

#2C1A26

Saturation

#756670

#875476

#B12A84

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

5.81:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#885577

#6A6D76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#885577

#606073

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#885577

#855D5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Plum Highness 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

#A56C74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#885577

Daylight 5500K

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

#937199

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#467555

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: #885577;

CSS — background

background-color: #885577;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-highness: #885577;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-highness': '#885577' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#885577] text-[#885577]

SCSS

$plum-highness: #885577;

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#924E6A · ΔE 9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #885577?

#885577 is Plum Highness, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #885577 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Highness?

Plum Highness 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 Plum Highness?

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

Where can I download Plum Highness?

You can download Plum Highness 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 Plum Highness?

The hex code is #885577. In RGB it's 136, 85, 119, and in HSL it's 320°, 23%, 43%.

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