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Crimson Velvet

#8C4762

RGB 140, 71, 98 · HSL 337°, 33%, 41% · CMYK 0, 49, 30, 45

Crimson Velvet is #8C4762 in HEX — rgb(140, 71, 98), hsl(337°, 33%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 30%, 45%).

Crimson Velvet pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 33%, 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#8C4762

RGB140, 71, 98

HSL337°, 33%, 41%

HSV337°, 49%, 55%

CMYK0, 49, 30, 45

Decimal9193314

CSS RGBrgb(140, 71, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 33%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

Exact match

Behr

Gallery Red 150F-6

ΔE 2.4 · #86415D

Dunn-Edwards

Putnam Plum DEA100

ΔE 2.8 · #8D4362

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1364

ΔE 3.2 · #934F6B

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 3.5 · #83455D

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 3.6 · #854158

Dulux

Grand Poobah S47F8

ΔE 4.1 · #864766

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 4.7 · #81465D

Vista Paint

Fine Burgundy K-728

ΔE 6.4 · #863A5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 6.7 · #84395D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 7.8 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.9 · #935E7C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.8 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 14.6 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 14.7 · #652F53

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 29.2 · #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

#8C4762

#468B71

Analogous

#8B4683

#8C4762

#8B4E46

Triadic

#8C4762

#608B46

#46608B

Split-Complementary

#8C4762

#468B4E

#46838B

Tetradic

#8C4762

#838B46

#468B71

#4E468B

Monochromatic

#25131A

#582C3D

#8C4762

#B46A86

#CD9DAF

Rectangle

#8C4762

#8B7146

#468B71

#46608B

Compound

#8C4762

#8B4E46

#468B71

#46838B

Variations

Lighter

#AE5F7D

#BE8B9F

#D7BEC8

Darker

#71374D

#4E2535

#2E151E

Saturation

#735E66

#8B4660

#AE2358

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

6.58:1

vs Black

3.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C4762

#686761

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C4762

#58585F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C4762

#894E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crimson Velvet 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

#A86265

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C4762

Daylight 5500K

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

#966789

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.

#40725F

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: #8C4762;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C4762;

CSS Variable

--color-crimson-velvet: #8C4762;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crimson-velvet': '#8C4762' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C4762] text-[#8C4762]

SCSS

$crimson-velvet: #8C4762;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C4762?

#8C4762 is Crimson Velvet, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8C4762 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crimson Velvet?

Crimson Velvet 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 Crimson Velvet?

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

Where can I download Crimson Velvet?

You can download Crimson Velvet 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 Crimson Velvet?

The hex code is #8C4762. In RGB it's 140, 71, 98, and in HSL it's 337°, 33%, 41%.

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