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Fools' Fuscia

#8E3463

RGB 142, 52, 99 · HSL 329°, 46%, 38% · CMYK 0, 63, 30, 44

Fools' Fuscia is #8E3463 in HEX — rgb(142, 52, 99), hsl(329°, 46%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 30%, 44%).

Fools' Fuscia pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 46%, 38%. 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#8E3463

RGB142, 52, 99

HSL329°, 46%, 38%

HSV329°, 63%, 56%

CMYK0, 63, 30, 44

Decimal9319523

CSS RGBrgb(142, 52, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 46%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

Exact match

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 1.3 · #8E3765

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 3.5 · #953D68

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 6.7 · #812A51

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 7 · #84395D

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 7.8 · #96466A

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 8.2 · #A54976

Behr

Cranapple 130D-7

ΔE 9 · #7B194B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 9.1 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 9.1 · #9F4063

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 9.4 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.4 · #A25877

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 15.4 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 18.1 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 22.8 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 36.7 · #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

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

#8E3463

#348D5F

Analogous

#8C348D

#8E3463

#8D3436

Triadic

#8E3463

#628D34

#34628D

Split-Complementary

#8E3463

#368D34

#348D8C

Tetradic

#8E3463

#8D8C34

#348D5F

#34368D

Monochromatic

#1E0B15

#56203C

#8E3463

#BE5089

#D388AF

Rectangle

#8E3463

#8D5F34

#348D5F

#34628D

Compound

#8E3463

#8D3436

#348D5F

#348D8C

Variations

Lighter

#BB4682

#C57BA1

#D9B6C8

Darker

#73284F

#501A36

#2F0F20

Saturation

#6E5461

#8D3462

#A81A63

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

7.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3463

#626261

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3463

#4D4D5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3463

#8B4142

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fools' Fuscia 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

#AA5465

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3463

Daylight 5500K

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

#97598A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#327351

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: #8E3463;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3463;

CSS Variable

--color-fools'-fuscia: #8E3463;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fools'-fuscia': '#8E3463' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3463] text-[#8E3463]

SCSS

$fools'-fuscia: #8E3463;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3463?

#8E3463 is Fools' Fuscia, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3463 warm or cool?

Fools' Fuscia reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fools' Fuscia?

Fools' Fuscia 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 Fools' Fuscia?

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

Where can I download Fools' Fuscia?

You can download Fools' Fuscia 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 Fools' Fuscia?

The hex code is #8E3463. In RGB it's 142, 52, 99, and in HSL it's 329°, 46%, 38%.

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