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Umemurasaki Purple

#8F4155

RGB 143, 65, 85 · HSL 345°, 38%, 41% · CMYK 0, 55, 41, 44

Umemurasaki Purple is #8F4155 in HEX — rgb(143, 65, 85), hsl(345°, 38%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 41%, 44%).

Umemurasaki Purple pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 38%, 41%. 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#8F4155

RGB143, 65, 85

HSL345°, 38%, 41%

HSV345°, 55%, 56%

CMYK0, 55, 41, 44

Decimal9388373

CSS RGBrgb(143, 65, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 38%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Haitian Flower PPU1-16

ΔE 3.4 · #97495A

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 4.2 · #953D55

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 4.9 · #8C4652

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 5.1 · #84404E

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 5.1 · #934962

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 5.5 · #854158

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 5.7 · #933851

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 5.9 · #9F4D65

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 7.2 · #7C3744

Valspar

Baked Bahama 1006-3A

ΔE 8.4 · #98535C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 8.7 · #994A50

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.8 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 12.5 · #7E3738

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13.6 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 16.9 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 25.3 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8F4155

#41907C

Analogous

#90417C

#8F4155

#905541

Triadic

#8F4155

#559041

#415590

Split-Complementary

#8F4155

#419055

#417C90

Tetradic

#8F4155

#7C9041

#41907C

#554190

Monochromatic

#271117

#5B2936

#8F4155

#B96479

#D199A7

Rectangle

#8F4155

#907C41

#41907C

#415590

Compound

#8F4155

#905541

#41907C

#417C90

Variations

Lighter

#B45970

#C28896

#D8BCC3

Darker

#753243

#52212D

#30131A

Saturation

#745D63

#904155

#B12044

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

6.87:1

vs Black

3.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F4155

#696653

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F4155

#555553

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F4155

#8D474A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Umemurasaki Purple 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

#AB5D5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F4155

Daylight 5500K

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

#98627F

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.

#3C7667

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: #8F4155;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F4155;

CSS Variable

--color-umemurasaki-purple: #8F4155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'umemurasaki-purple': '#8F4155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F4155] text-[#8F4155]

SCSS

$umemurasaki-purple: #8F4155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F4155?

#8F4155 is Umemurasaki Purple, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8F4155 warm or cool?

Umemurasaki Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Umemurasaki Purple?

Umemurasaki Purple 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 Umemurasaki Purple?

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

Where can I download Umemurasaki Purple?

You can download Umemurasaki Purple 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 Umemurasaki Purple?

The hex code is #8F4155. In RGB it's 143, 65, 85, and in HSL it's 345°, 38%, 41%.

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