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Grape Nectar

#8D5C75

RGB 141, 92, 117 · HSL 329°, 21%, 46% · CMYK 0, 35, 17, 45

Grape Nectar is #8D5C75 in HEX — rgb(141, 92, 117), hsl(329°, 21%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 17%, 45%).

Grape Nectar pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 21%, 46%. 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#8D5C75

RGB141, 92, 117

HSL329°, 21%, 46%

HSV329°, 35%, 55%

CMYK0, 35, 17, 45

Decimal9264245

CSS RGBrgb(141, 92, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 21%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clay Ridge 140F-5

ΔE 1.5 · #8A5A71

Dulux

Merlin's Cloak S47F7

ΔE 2.9 · #895570

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 3.2 · #8E6278

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 3.4 · #935E7C

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 4 · #8C546D

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 4.7 · #92576F

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 5.6 · #906584

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 6.7 · #876281

Vista Paint

Orchard Plum K-745

ΔE 6.9 · #87657A

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 7.1 · #9D5C75

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 8 · #7E4E5E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.7 · #A25877

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.2 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.1 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.2 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 26 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#8D5C75

#5D8E74

Analogous

#8D5D8E

#8D5C75

#8E5D5D

Triadic

#8D5C75

#768E5D

#5D768E

Split-Complementary

#8D5C75

#5D8E5D

#5D8E8D

Tetradic

#8D5C75

#8E8D5D

#5D8E74

#5D5D8E

Monochromatic

#312029

#603E50

#8D5C75

#B0879C

#CFB5C2

Rectangle

#8D5C75

#8E745D

#5D8E74

#5D768E

Compound

#8D5C75

#8E5D5D

#5D8E74

#5D8E8D

Variations

Lighter

#A87A92

#BB9EAD

#D6C8CF

Darker

#73495F

#4F3241

#2F1C26

Saturation

#7D6E76

#8E5D76

#BC2E78

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

5.36:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8D5C75

#717274

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D5C75

#666672

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D5C75

#8A6262

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grape Nectar 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

#A97273

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D5C75

Daylight 5500K

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

#967797

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.

#4B7D63

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: #8D5C75;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D5C75;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-nectar: #8D5C75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-nectar': '#8D5C75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D5C75] text-[#8D5C75]

SCSS

$grape-nectar: #8D5C75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D5C75?

#8D5C75 is Grape Nectar, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8D5C75 warm or cool?

Grape Nectar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grape Nectar?

Grape Nectar 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 Grape Nectar?

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

Where can I download Grape Nectar?

You can download Grape Nectar 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 Grape Nectar?

The hex code is #8D5C75. In RGB it's 141, 92, 117, and in HSL it's 329°, 21%, 46%.

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