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Velour Scar

#8E5164

RGB 142, 81, 100 · HSL 341°, 27%, 44% · CMYK 0, 43, 30, 44

Velour Scar is #8E5164 in HEX — rgb(142, 81, 100), hsl(341°, 27%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 30%, 44%).

Velour Scar pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 27%, 44%. 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#8E5164

RGB142, 81, 100

HSL341°, 27%, 44%

HSV341°, 43%, 56%

CMYK0, 43, 30, 44

Decimal9326948

CSS RGBrgb(142, 81, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 27%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Berry Smoothie S48F7

ΔE 3.8 · #885362

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.1 · #82495A

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 4.1 · #92576F

Behr

Wine Not MQ1-2

ΔE 4.2 · #844C5A

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 4.7 · #8C546D

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 5.3 · #83455D

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 5.3 · #7E495B

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 5.8 · #8C4762

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 8 · #7A424E

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 8.1 · #794550

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.3 · #935E7C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.7 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 12.7 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 18 · #652F53

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 26.2 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 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

#8E5164

#528E7B

Analogous

#8E5283

#8E5164

#8E5D52

Triadic

#8E5164

#658E52

#52658E

Split-Complementary

#8E5164

#528E5D

#52838E

Tetradic

#8E5164

#838E52

#528E7B

#5D528E

Monochromatic

#2D1A20

#5E3643

#8E5164

#B37A8C

#CFABB6

Rectangle

#8E5164

#8E7B52

#528E7B

#52658E

Compound

#8E5164

#8E5D52

#528E7B

#52838E

Variations

Lighter

#AC6E81

#BD96A2

#D6C4CA

Darker

#734050

#502B37

#2F1920

Saturation

#79676D

#8E5265

#B72956

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

5.98:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5164

#6E6C63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5164

#5F5F62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5164

#8C5657

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Velour Scar 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

#AA6966

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E5164

Daylight 5500K

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

#976E8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#487768

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: #8E5164;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5164;

CSS Variable

--color-velour-scar: #8E5164;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velour-scar': '#8E5164' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5164] text-[#8E5164]

SCSS

$velour-scar: #8E5164;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5164?

#8E5164 is Velour Scar, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5164 warm or cool?

Velour Scar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velour Scar?

Velour Scar 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 Velour Scar?

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

Where can I download Velour Scar?

You can download Velour Scar 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 Velour Scar?

The hex code is #8E5164. In RGB it's 142, 81, 100, and in HSL it's 341°, 27%, 44%.

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