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Merlin's Cloak

#895570

RGB 137, 85, 112 · HSL 329°, 23%, 44% · CMYK 0, 38, 18, 46

Merlin's Cloak is #895570 in HEX — rgb(137, 85, 112), hsl(329°, 23%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 18%, 46%).

Merlin's Cloak pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 23%, 44%. 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#895570

RGB137, 85, 112

HSL329°, 23%, 44%

HSV329°, 38%, 54%

CMYK0, 38, 18, 46

Decimal9000304

CSS RGBrgb(137, 85, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 23%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Merlin's Cloak S47F7

Exact match

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 2.3 · #8C546D

Behr

Majestic Orchid PPU1-17

ΔE 2.8 · #8D576E

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 4.1 · #92576F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4.1 · #935E7C

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 6 · #8E6278

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 6.1 · #945B7F

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 6.6 · #91587E

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1364

ΔE 7 · #934F6B

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 7.2 · #9D5C75

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 7.3 · #7E4E5E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9.9 · #A25877

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.9 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.5 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 16.1 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 27.1 · #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

#895570

#568A6F

Analogous

#89568A

#895570

#8A5657

Triadic

#895570

#718A56

#56718A

Split-Complementary

#895570

#578A56

#568A89

Tetradic

#895570

#8A8956

#568A6F

#56578A

Monochromatic

#2C1B24

#5B394B

#895570

#AE7E97

#CCADBD

Rectangle

#895570

#8A6F56

#568A6F

#56718A

Compound

#895570

#8A5657

#568A6F

#568A89

Variations

Lighter

#A7728E

#BA99AA

#D5C5CD

Darker

#6F445A

#4D2E3E

#2D1A24

Saturation

#786870

#8A5671

#B52B73

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

5.84:1

vs Black

3.60:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#895570

#6C6C6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#895570

#60606D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#895570

#865B5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Merlin's Cloak 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

#A66C6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#895570

Daylight 5500K

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

#937193

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.

#48775F

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: #895570;

CSS — background

background-color: #895570;

CSS Variable

--color-merlin's-cloak: #895570;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'merlin's-cloak': '#895570' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#895570] text-[#895570]

SCSS

$merlin's-cloak: #895570;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #895570?

#895570 is Merlin's Cloak, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #895570 warm or cool?

Merlin's Cloak reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Merlin's Cloak?

Merlin's Cloak 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 Merlin's Cloak?

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

Where can I download Merlin's Cloak?

You can download Merlin's Cloak 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 Merlin's Cloak?

The hex code is #895570. In RGB it's 137, 85, 112, and in HSL it's 329°, 23%, 44%.

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