PURPLES

Magenta Red

#913977

RGB 145, 57, 119 · HSL 318°, 44%, 40% · CMYK 0, 61, 18, 43

Magenta Red is #913977 in HEX — rgb(145, 57, 119), hsl(318°, 44%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 18%, 43%).

Magenta Red pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 44%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#913977

RGB145, 57, 119

HSL318°, 44%, 40%

HSV318°, 61%, 57%

CMYK0, 61, 18, 43

Decimal9517431

CSS RGBrgb(145, 57, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 44%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 4.1 · #94437C

Behr

Mission Wildflower 110D-5

ΔE 5.7 · #97357E

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 7.1 · #9C4B81

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 7.3 · #9B4B80

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 8.3 · #A03472

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 9.3 · #84447B

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 11 · #953D68

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 11.8 · #A54976

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13 · #AA3E71

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 14.4 · #84395D

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 15.7 · #812A51

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 16 · #87558C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18.8 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 20.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 30.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 40.4 · #243F90

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

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

#913977

#399354

Analogous

#813993

#913977

#93394B

Triadic

#913977

#789339

#397893

Split-Complementary

#913977

#4B9339

#399381

Tetradic

#913977

#938139

#399354

#394B93

Monochromatic

#250E1E

#5C244B

#913977

#BF5AA0

#D491C0

Rectangle

#913977

#935439

#399354

#397893

Compound

#913977

#93394B

#399354

#399381

Variations

Lighter

#BA4F9A

#C681B1

#DAB9D0

Darker

#772C61

#531D43

#311027

Saturation

#73596B

#933978

#AF1D83

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.87:1

vs Black

3.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#913977

#636776

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#913977

#515171

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#913977

#8D4A48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Magenta Red carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#AC5774

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#913977

Daylight 5500K

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

#995C99

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.

#36774A

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: #913977;

CSS — background

background-color: #913977;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta-red: #913977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta-red': '#913977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#913977] text-[#913977]

SCSS

$magenta-red: #913977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #913977?

#913977 is Magenta Red, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #913977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magenta Red?

Magenta Red works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Magenta Red?

Magenta Red pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Magenta Red?

You can download Magenta Red 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 Magenta Red?

The hex code is #913977. In RGB it's 145, 57, 119, and in HSL it's 318°, 44%, 40%.

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