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Dynamo

#953D68

RGB 149, 61, 104 · HSL 331°, 42%, 41% · CMYK 0, 59, 30, 42

Dynamo is #953D68 in HEX — rgb(149, 61, 104), hsl(331°, 42%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 30%, 42%).

Dynamo pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 42%, 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#953D68

RGB149, 61, 104

HSL331°, 42%, 41%

HSV331°, 59%, 58%

CMYK0, 59, 30, 42

Decimal9780584

CSS RGBrgb(149, 61, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 42%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

Exact match

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 2.9 · #8E3765

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 3.5 · #8E3463

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 4.7 · #96466A

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 5.4 · #A54976

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 6.6 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 6.7 · #9F4063

Behr

Fuschia Flair HDC-SM14-1

ΔE 6.8 · #A4486B

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 8.2 · #812A51

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 8.4 · #AA3E71

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 10.2 · #A03472

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.1 · #A25877

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 12.4 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 15.3 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 20.5 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 36.1 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#953D68

#3D946A

Analogous

#943D93

#953D68

#943E3D

Triadic

#953D68

#67943D

#3D6794

Split-Complementary

#953D68

#3D943E

#3D9394

Tetradic

#953D68

#93943D

#3D946A

#3E3D94

Monochromatic

#28101C

#5E2641

#953D68

#BE608D

#D496B4

Rectangle

#953D68

#946A3D

#3D946A

#3D6794

Compound

#953D68

#943E3D

#3D946A

#3D9394

Variations

Lighter

#B95485

#C585A4

#DABBCA

Darker

#792F52

#541F39

#321121

Saturation

#765B68

#943D67

#B31E66

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

6.68:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#953D68

#696966

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#953D68

#555564

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#953D68

#924949

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dynamo 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

#AF5A69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#953D68

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C5F8D

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.

#39795A

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: #953D68;

CSS — background

background-color: #953D68;

CSS Variable

--color-dynamo: #953D68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dynamo': '#953D68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#953D68] text-[#953D68]

SCSS

$dynamo: #953D68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #953D68?

#953D68 is Dynamo, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #953D68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dynamo?

Dynamo 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 Dynamo?

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

Where can I download Dynamo?

You can download Dynamo 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 Dynamo?

The hex code is #953D68. In RGB it's 149, 61, 104, and in HSL it's 331°, 42%, 41%.

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