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Aplomb

#95727E

RGB 149, 114, 126 · HSL 339°, 14%, 52% · CMYK 0, 23, 15, 42

Aplomb is #95727E in HEX — rgb(149, 114, 126), hsl(339°, 14%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 15%, 42%).

Aplomb pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 14%, 52%. 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#95727E

RGB149, 114, 126

HSL339°, 14%, 52%

HSV339°, 23%, 58%

CMYK0, 23, 15, 42

Decimal9794174

CSS RGBrgb(149, 114, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 14%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

Exact match

Dulux

Heritage Taffeta S48E5

ΔE 1.3 · #946F7B

Behr

Hickory Stick 120F-5

ΔE 2.4 · #8E6D7A

Vista Paint

Charming Violet C-1220

ΔE 3.7 · #8D7280

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 4.3 · #8C7281

Valspar

Posh Rose 1006-5B

ΔE 4.5 · #9F727D

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 4.5 · #8B6878

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 4.8 · #9D777C

PPG

Wild Geranium 1045-6

ΔE 5.3 · #986A79

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 5.3 · #8C7284

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 5.4 · #856A73

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.3 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 9.8 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.3 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 16.4 · #878787

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 18 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#95727E

#73968A

Analogous

#967391

#95727E

#967973

Triadic

#95727E

#7F9673

#737F96

Split-Complementary

#95727E

#739679

#739196

Tetradic

#95727E

#919673

#73968A

#797396

Monochromatic

#403036

#6C515A

#95727E

#B79FA7

#D8CBCF

Rectangle

#95727E

#968A73

#73968A

#737F96

Compound

#95727E

#967973

#73968A

#739196

Variations

Lighter

#AB8F99

#BEADB3

#D8D0D3

Darker

#7A5A65

#543E46

#312428

Saturation

#8A7F83

#96737F

#CA3F70

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

4.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.99:1

Deuteranopia

#95727E

#81807E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95727E

#79797D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95727E

#937575

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Aplomb 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

#AF827A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95727E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C879E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#558D79

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #95727E;

CSS — background

background-color: #95727E;

CSS Variable

--color-aplomb: #95727E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aplomb': '#95727E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95727E] text-[#95727E]

SCSS

$aplomb: #95727E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95727E?

#95727E is Aplomb, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #95727E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aplomb?

Aplomb 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 Aplomb?

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

Where can I download Aplomb?

You can download Aplomb 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 Aplomb?

The hex code is #95727E. In RGB it's 149, 114, 126, and in HSL it's 339°, 14%, 52%.

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