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Sugar Plum

#914E75

RGB 145, 78, 117 · HSL 325°, 30%, 44% · CMYK 0, 46, 19, 43

Sugar Plum is #914E75 in HEX — rgb(145, 78, 117), hsl(325°, 30%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 19%, 43%).

Sugar Plum pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 30%, 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#914E75

RGB145, 78, 117

HSL325°, 30%, 44%

HSV325°, 46%, 57%

CMYK0, 46, 19, 43

Decimal9522805

CSS RGBrgb(145, 78, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 30%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Befitting S47H8

ΔE 4.4 · #964970

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 4.6 · #924E7D

Behr

Spiced Potpourri S130-6

ΔE 4.8 · #854668

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 5.1 · #91587E

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 5.1 · #8D557D

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 5.9 · #945B7F

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1364

ΔE 6.6 · #934F6B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 6.7 · #96466A

PPG

Grape Juice 1251-7

ΔE 7.3 · #905284

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 7.5 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.5 · #935E7C

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 8.5 · #8C546D

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 8.9 · #92576F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 15.1 · #652F53

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 35.2 · #575757

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

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

#914E75

#4F926B

Analogous

#8C4F92

#914E75

#924F54

Triadic

#914E75

#76924F

#4F7692

Split-Complementary

#914E75

#54924F

#4F928C

Tetradic

#914E75

#928C4F

#4F926B

#4F5492

Monochromatic

#2E1925

#60344E

#914E75

#B6779C

#D1A9C0

Rectangle

#914E75

#926B4F

#4F926B

#4F7692

Compound

#914E75

#924F54

#4F926B

#4F928C

Variations

Lighter

#AF6A92

#BF93AD

#D8C3CF

Darker

#763D5E

#522941

#301826

Saturation

#7A6672

#924F76

#B9277C

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

5.91:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#914E75

#6C6E74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#914E75

#5E5E71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#914E75

#8E5857

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sugar Plum 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

#AC6773

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#914E75

Daylight 5500K

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

#996C97

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.

#47785B

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: #914E75;

CSS — background

background-color: #914E75;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-plum: #914E75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-plum': '#914E75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#914E75] text-[#914E75]

SCSS

$sugar-plum: #914E75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #914E75?

#914E75 is Sugar Plum, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #914E75 warm or cool?

Sugar Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sugar Plum?

Sugar Plum 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 Sugar Plum?

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

Where can I download Sugar Plum?

You can download Sugar Plum 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 Sugar Plum?

The hex code is #914E75. In RGB it's 145, 78, 117, and in HSL it's 325°, 30%, 44%.

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