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Quinacridone Magenta

#8E3A59

RGB 142, 58, 89 · HSL 338°, 42%, 39% · CMYK 0, 59, 37, 44

Quinacridone Magenta is #8E3A59 in HEX — rgb(142, 58, 89), hsl(338°, 42%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 37%, 44%).

Quinacridone Magenta pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 42%, 39%. 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#8E3A59

RGB142, 58, 89

HSL338°, 42%, 39%

HSV338°, 59%, 56%

CMYK0, 59, 37, 44

Decimal9321049

CSS RGBrgb(142, 58, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 42%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vibrant Rose S48G8

ΔE 2.5 · #8F3659

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

ΔE 4.2 · #8E3155

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 4.8 · #92345B

Dunn-Edwards

Putnam Plum DEA100

ΔE 5.2 · #8D4362

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 5.3 · #953D55

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 5.9 · #9F4063

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 6 · #84395D

Behr

Circus Red M140-6

ΔE 6.1 · #8B2B4E

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 6.3 · #934962

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 10.8 · #81465D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.6 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13.1 · #AA3E71

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 13.6 · #6E1C34

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 14 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 14.4 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 29.2 · #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

#8E3A59

#3A8D6F

Analogous

#8D3A82

#8E3A59

#8D453A

Triadic

#8E3A59

#588D3A

#3A588D

Split-Complementary

#8E3A59

#3A8D45

#3A828D

Tetradic

#8E3A59

#828D3A

#3A8D6F

#453A8D

Monochromatic

#210D14

#572336

#8E3A59

#BB587D

#D18FA7

Rectangle

#8E3A59

#8D6F3A

#3A8D6F

#3A588D

Compound

#8E3A59

#8D453A

#3A8D6F

#3A828D

Variations

Lighter

#B74E75

#C38099

#D9B9C4

Darker

#732C46

#501D30

#2F101C

Saturation

#705760

#8D3A58

#AA1D51

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

7.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3A59

#666357

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3A59

#505056

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3A59

#8B4345

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Quinacridone Magenta 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

#AA585E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#975D82

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.

#36735D

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: #8E3A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3A59;

CSS Variable

--color-quinacridone-magenta: #8E3A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quinacridone-magenta': '#8E3A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3A59] text-[#8E3A59]

SCSS

$quinacridone-magenta: #8E3A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3A59?

#8E3A59 is Quinacridone Magenta, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3A59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quinacridone Magenta?

Quinacridone Magenta 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 Quinacridone Magenta?

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

Where can I download Quinacridone Magenta?

You can download Quinacridone 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 Quinacridone Magenta?

The hex code is #8E3A59. In RGB it's 142, 58, 89, and in HSL it's 338°, 42%, 39%.

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