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Dark Burgundy Wine

#8E3155

RGB 142, 49, 85 · HSL 337°, 49%, 37% · CMYK 0, 65, 40, 44

Dark Burgundy Wine is #8E3155 in HEX — rgb(142, 49, 85), hsl(337°, 49%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 40%, 44%).

Dark Burgundy Wine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 49%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8E3155

RGB142, 49, 85

HSL337°, 49%, 37%

HSV337°, 65%, 56%

CMYK0, 65, 40, 44

Decimal9318741

CSS RGBrgb(142, 49, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 49%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

Exact match

Dulux

Futuristic Pink SB7G2

ΔE 1.9 · #933659

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 2.3 · #92345B

Behr

Circus Red M140-6

ΔE 2.7 · #8B2B4E

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 4.9 · #812A51

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 5.9 · #9F4063

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 6.8 · #953D55

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 7.2 · #922E4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 8.1 · #84395D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 11.6 · #AA3E71

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 13 · #6E1C34

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 14.5 · #B8516C

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 14.6 · #B95579

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.8 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 16.7 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 29.4 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#8E3155

#308D69

Analogous

#8D3082

#8E3155

#8D3B30

Triadic

#8E3155

#548D30

#30548D

Split-Complementary

#8E3155

#308D3B

#30828D

Tetradic

#8E3155

#828D30

#308D69

#3B308D

Monochromatic

#1B0910

#541D32

#8E3155

#C14977

#D482A1

Rectangle

#8E3155

#8D6930

#308D69

#30548D

Compound

#8E3155

#8D3B30

#308D69

#30828D

Variations

Lighter

#BC4170

#C77695

#DAB3C2

Darker

#722542

#50182D

#2F0D1A

Saturation

#6C505B

#8D3054

#A5184E

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

7.72:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3155

#636053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3155

#4C4C51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3155

#8B3C3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dark Burgundy Wine 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

#AA515B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3155

Daylight 5500K

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

#97567F

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.

#2F7258

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: #8E3155;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3155;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-burgundy-wine: #8E3155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-burgundy-wine': '#8E3155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3155] text-[#8E3155]

SCSS

$dark-burgundy-wine: #8E3155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3155?

#8E3155 is Dark Burgundy Wine, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3155 warm or cool?

Dark Burgundy Wine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Burgundy Wine?

Dark Burgundy Wine 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 Dark Burgundy Wine?

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

Where can I download Dark Burgundy Wine?

You can download Dark Burgundy Wine 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 Dark Burgundy Wine?

The hex code is #8E3155. In RGB it's 142, 49, 85, and in HSL it's 337°, 49%, 37%.

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