REDS

Dull Magenta

#8D4856

RGB 141, 72, 86 · HSL 348°, 32%, 42% · CMYK 0, 49, 39, 45

Dull Magenta is #8D4856 in HEX — rgb(141, 72, 86), hsl(348°, 32%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 39%, 45%).

Dull Magenta pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 32%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8D4856

RGB141, 72, 86

HSL348°, 32%, 42%

HSV348°, 49%, 55%

CMYK0, 49, 39, 45

Decimal9259094

CSS RGBrgb(141, 72, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 32%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 1.7 · #8C4652

Behr

Rialto MQ1-5

ΔE 2 · #904D5A

Benjamin Moore

Modern CSP-435

ΔE 3.1 · #844450

Valspar

Baked Bahama 1006-3A

ΔE 5 · #98535C

Vista Paint

Raspberry Crush K-1229

ΔE 5.4 · #80444C

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 5.5 · #974953

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 6.2 · #813E45

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 6.3 · #82495A

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 6.4 · #934962

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 6.9 · #7A424E

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 7.8 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.5 · #7E3738

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.3 · #A25877

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 16 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 16.3 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 23.9 · #AA5842

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8D4856

#498D80

Analogous

#8D4979

#8D4856

#8D5D49

Triadic

#8D4856

#578D49

#49578D

Split-Complementary

#8D4856

#498D5D

#49798D

Tetradic

#8D4856

#798D49

#498D80

#5D498D

Monochromatic

#281519

#5B2F38

#8D4856

#B46E7C

#CEA1AA

Rectangle

#8D4856

#8D8049

#498D80

#49578D

Compound

#8D4856

#8D5D49

#498D80

#49798D

Variations

Lighter

#AF6372

#BE8E98

#D7C0C4

Darker

#723944

#50262E

#2F161B

Saturation

#756165

#8D4957

#B22441

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.58:1

vs Black

3.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8D4856

#6B6754

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D4856

#595954

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D4856

#8B4D4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dull Magenta carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#A9635C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D4856

Daylight 5500K

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

#966880

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.

#42746A

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: #8D4856;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D4856;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-magenta: #8D4856;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-magenta': '#8D4856' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D4856] text-[#8D4856]

SCSS

$dull-magenta: #8D4856;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D4856?

#8D4856 is Dull Magenta, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8D4856 warm or cool?

Dull Magenta reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dull Magenta?

Dull Magenta works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dull Magenta?

Dull Magenta pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dull Magenta?

You can download Dull Magenta 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 Dull Magenta?

The hex code is #8D4856. In RGB it's 141, 72, 86, and in HSL it's 348°, 32%, 42%.

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