PINKS

Milkwort Red

#916981

RGB 145, 105, 129 · HSL 324°, 16%, 49% · CMYK 0, 28, 11, 43

Milkwort Red is #916981 in HEX — rgb(145, 105, 129), hsl(324°, 16%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 11%, 43%).

Milkwort Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 16%, 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#916981

RGB145, 105, 129

HSL324°, 16%, 49%

HSV324°, 28%, 57%

CMYK0, 28, 11, 43

Decimal9529729

CSS RGBrgb(145, 105, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 16%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 2.1 · #8E6883

Dulux

Sweet Violet S47D6

ΔE 2.3 · #8C667B

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 3.3 · #8E6278

Vista Paint

Orchard Plum K-745

ΔE 3.6 · #87657A

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 5 · #8B6878

Behr

Forest Berry UL100-17

ΔE 5.1 · #956279

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.3 · #876281

Valspar

Canton Purple 1003-7B

ΔE 6.1 · #8B7083

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 6.8 · #935E7C

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 6.9 · #8C7284

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 7.9 · #91788C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.1 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.7 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 15.1 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.9 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 22.4 · #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

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

#916981

#699179

Analogous

#8D6991

#916981

#91696D

Triadic

#916981

#819169

#698191

Split-Complementary

#916981

#6D9169

#69918D

Tetradic

#916981

#918D69

#699179

#696D91

Monochromatic

#382932

#654959

#916981

#B295A6

#D2C1CB

Rectangle

#916981

#917969

#699179

#698191

Compound

#916981

#91696D

#699179

#69918D

Variations

Lighter

#A8869A

#BCA6B3

#D7CCD3

Darker

#755367

#513947

#2F2129

Saturation

#83777E

#916981

#C5348B

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

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#916981

#797B81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#916981

#71717E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#916981

#8F6E6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Milkwort Red 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

#AC7B7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#916981

Daylight 5500K

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

#9980A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#508565

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: #916981;

CSS — background

background-color: #916981;

CSS Variable

--color-milkwort-red: #916981;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milkwort-red': '#916981' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#916981] text-[#916981]

SCSS

$milkwort-red: #916981;

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#7D6685 · ΔE 8.7

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#957E99 · ΔE 9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #916981?

#916981 is Milkwort Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #916981 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milkwort Red?

Milkwort Red 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 Milkwort Red?

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

Where can I download Milkwort Red?

You can download Milkwort 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 Milkwort Red?

The hex code is #916981. In RGB it's 145, 105, 129, and in HSL it's 324°, 16%, 49%.

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