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Crushed Velvet

#8D2D48

RGB 141, 45, 72 · HSL 343°, 52%, 36% · CMYK 0, 68, 49, 45

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Crushed Velvet pulls into the classic end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 52%, 36%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8D2D48
RGB141, 45, 72
HSL343°, 52%, 36%
HSV343°, 46%, 36%
CMYK0, 68, 49, 45
Decimal9252168
CSS RGBrgb(141, 45, 72)
CSS HSLhsl(343, 52%, 36%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Crushed Velvet 2076-10

Red · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#B2385B
#C95476
#D57B95

Darker

#652033
#3E1420
#17070C

Saturation

#704853
#8D2D48
#A7113B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

8.07:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D2D48?

#8D2D48 is Crushed Velvet, a mid pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8D2D48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed Velvet?

Crushed Velvet works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Crushed Velvet?

Crushed Velvet pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Crushed Velvet?

You can download Crushed 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 RGB value of #8D2D48?

#8D2D48 converts to RGB 141, 45, 72.