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Velvet Dream

#892F4E

RGB 137, 47, 78 · HSL 339°, 49%, 36% · CMYK 0, 66, 43, 46

Velvet Dream is #892F4E in HEX — rgb(137, 47, 78), hsl(339°, 49%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 43%, 46%).

Velvet Dream pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 49%, 36%. 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#892F4E

RGB137, 47, 78

HSL339°, 49%, 36%

HSV339°, 66%, 54%

CMYK0, 66, 43, 46

Decimal8990542

CSS RGBrgb(137, 47, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 49%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Velvet Dream S48G9

Exact match

Behr

Circus Red M140-6

ΔE 2.5 · #8B2B4E

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

ΔE 3.1 · #8E3155

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 4.5 · #8E2E49

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 5.4 · #92345B

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 5.7 · #812A51

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 5.7 · #953D55

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 5.8 · #922E4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 9 · #84395D

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 10.3 · #6E1C34

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 12.5 · #8F3841

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.5 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 14.9 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 15.4 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.9 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 26.5 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

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

#892F4E

#2F8969

Analogous

#892F7B

#892F4E

#893C2F

Triadic

#892F4E

#4E892F

#2F4E89

Split-Complementary

#892F4E

#2F893C

#2F7B89

Tetradic

#892F4E

#7B892F

#2F8969

#3C2F89

Monochromatic

#17080D

#501B2E

#892F4E

#BF4570

#D37E9C

Rectangle

#892F4E

#89692F

#2F8969

#2F4E89

Compound

#892F4E

#893C2F

#2F8969

#2F7B89

Variations

Lighter

#B93F6A

#C67491

#D9B2C0

Darker

#6F243E

#4E172A

#2E0D18

Saturation

#694E58

#892F4E

#A01747

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

8.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#892F4E

#605C4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#892F4E

#49494B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#892F4E

#86393C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Velvet Dream 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

#A65056

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#892F4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#93557A

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.

#2E6F58

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: #892F4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #892F4E;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-dream: #892F4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-dream': '#892F4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#892F4E] text-[#892F4E]

SCSS

$velvet-dream: #892F4E;

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#963F50 · ΔE 8.7

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#A0365F · ΔE 8.7

Magenta

#9C284B · ΔE 10.7

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#833F4D · ΔE 11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #892F4E?

#892F4E is Velvet Dream, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #892F4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Dream?

Velvet Dream 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 Velvet Dream?

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

Where can I download Velvet Dream?

You can download Velvet Dream 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 Velvet Dream?

The hex code is #892F4E. In RGB it's 137, 47, 78, and in HSL it's 339°, 49%, 36%.

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