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Evening Crimson

#8E6B76

RGB 142, 107, 118 · HSL 341°, 14%, 49% · CMYK 0, 25, 17, 44

Evening Crimson is #8E6B76 in HEX — rgb(142, 107, 118), hsl(341°, 14%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 17%, 44%).

Evening Crimson pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 14%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8E6B76

RGB142, 107, 118

HSL341°, 14%, 49%

HSV341°, 25%, 56%

CMYK0, 25, 17, 44

Decimal9333622

CSS RGBrgb(142, 107, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 14%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hickory Stick 120F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #8E6D7A

Dulux

Heritage Taffeta S48E5

ΔE 2 · #946F7B

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 2.8 · #95727E

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 3.1 · #8B6878

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 3.7 · #856A73

Vista Paint

Charming Violet C-1220

ΔE 4.5 · #8D7280

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 4.7 · #8C6C6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 5.1 · #8C7281

Valspar

Posh Rose 1006-5B

ΔE 5.6 · #9F727D

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 6.1 · #9D777C

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 6.2 · #8C7284

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.9 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.9 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11.2 · #8D8089

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17.4 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#8E6B76

#6B8E83

Analogous

#8E6B88

#8E6B76

#8E726B

Triadic

#8E6B76

#778E6B

#6B778E

Split-Complementary

#8E6B76

#6B8E72

#6B888E

Tetradic

#8E6B76

#888E6B

#6B8E83

#726B8E

Monochromatic

#372A2E

#634B52

#8E6B76

#B0969E

#D1C2C7

Rectangle

#8E6B76

#8E836B

#6B8E83

#6B778E

Compound

#8E6B76

#8E726B

#6B8E83

#6B888E

Variations

Lighter

#A68892

#BAA8AE

#D6CDD0

Darker

#73555F

#4F3A41

#2E2226

Saturation

#82787B

#8E6B77

#C43663

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

4.65:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#8E6B76

#7A7976

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E6B76

#727275

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E6B76

#8C6E6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Evening Crimson 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

#AA7D74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E6B76

Daylight 5500K

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

#978298

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#508574

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: #8E6B76;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E6B76;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-crimson: #8E6B76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-crimson': '#8E6B76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E6B76] text-[#8E6B76]

SCSS

$evening-crimson: #8E6B76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E6B76?

#8E6B76 is Evening Crimson, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8E6B76 warm or cool?

Evening Crimson reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Evening Crimson?

Evening Crimson 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 Evening Crimson?

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

Where can I download Evening Crimson?

You can download Evening Crimson 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 Evening Crimson?

The hex code is #8E6B76. In RGB it's 142, 107, 118, and in HSL it's 341°, 14%, 49%.

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