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Powder Red

#95396A

RGB 149, 57, 106 · HSL 328°, 45%, 40% · CMYK 0, 62, 29, 42

Powder Red is #95396A in HEX — rgb(149, 57, 106), hsl(328°, 45%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 29%, 42%).

Powder Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 45%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#95396A

RGB149, 57, 106

HSL328°, 45%, 40%

HSV328°, 62%, 58%

CMYK0, 62, 29, 42

Decimal9779562

CSS RGBrgb(149, 57, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 45%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 2.7 · #8E3765

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 3.2 · #953D68

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 6.1 · #A54976

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 6.9 · #A0497E

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 7.3 · #A03472

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 7.5 · #AA3E71

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 7.7 · #96466A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 8.7 · #84395D

Behr

Cinnamon Candle BIC-33

ΔE 8.8 · #AE3F74

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 9.2 · #812A51

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.7 · #A25877

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 13.9 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 16.8 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 23.5 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 38.4 · #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

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

#95396A

#389463

Analogous

#913894

#95396A

#94383B

Triadic

#95396A

#699438

#386994

Split-Complementary

#95396A

#3B9438

#389491

Tetradic

#95396A

#949138

#389463

#383B94

Monochromatic

#250E1A

#5C2342

#95396A

#C05990

#D590B5

Rectangle

#95396A

#946338

#389463

#386994

Compound

#95396A

#94383B

#389463

#389491

Variations

Lighter

#BC4E88

#C680A6

#DAB9CB

Darker

#782B54

#541C3A

#321022

Saturation

#745867

#943869

#B01C6B

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

6.84:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#95396A

#686868

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95396A

#525265

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95396A

#914747

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Powder 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

#AF576B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95396A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C5C8F

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.

#367854

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: #95396A;

CSS — background

background-color: #95396A;

CSS Variable

--color-powder-red: #95396A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder-red': '#95396A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95396A] text-[#95396A]

SCSS

$powder-red: #95396A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95396A?

#95396A is Powder Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #95396A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powder Red?

Powder 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 Powder Red?

Powder 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 Powder Red?

You can download Powder 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 Powder Red?

The hex code is #95396A. In RGB it's 149, 57, 106, and in HSL it's 328°, 45%, 40%.

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