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Deep Magenta

#96466A

RGB 150, 70, 106 · HSL 333°, 36%, 43% · CMYK 0, 53, 29, 41

Deep Magenta is #96466A in HEX — rgb(150, 70, 106), hsl(333°, 36%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 29%, 41%).

Deep Magenta pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 36%, 43%. 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#96466A

RGB150, 70, 106

HSL333°, 36%, 43%

HSV333°, 53%, 59%

CMYK0, 53, 29, 41

Decimal9848426

CSS RGBrgb(150, 70, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 36%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

Exact match

Dulux

Befitting S47H8

ΔE 2.7 · #964970

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 4.7 · #953D68

Vista Paint

Fine Burgundy K-728

ΔE 5.4 · #863A5E

Behr

Fuschia Flair HDC-SM14-1

ΔE 5.8 · #A4486B

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 6 · #84395D

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 6 · #8C4762

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1364

ΔE 6.2 · #934F6B

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 6.6 · #A54976

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 6.9 · #A25877

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 9.7 · #924E7D

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 10.1 · #A65D75

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 11.6 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 17.5 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 33.9 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#96466A

#469572

Analogous

#954691

#96466A

#954A46

Triadic

#96466A

#6A9546

#466A95

Split-Complementary

#96466A

#46954A

#469195

Tetradic

#96466A

#919546

#469572

#4A4695

Monochromatic

#2D1520

#612E45

#96466A

#BA6D90

#D3A1B8

Rectangle

#96466A

#957246

#469572

#466A95

Compound

#96466A

#954A46

#469572

#469195

Variations

Lighter

#B56187

#C28DA5

#D9BFCB

Darker

#793754

#54243A

#321522

Saturation

#79626C

#95466A

#B82366

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

6.21:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#96466A

#6D6D69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96466A

#5A5A66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96466A

#935050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Deep Magenta 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

#B0616B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96466A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D668F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#417A60

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: #96466A;

CSS — background

background-color: #96466A;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-magenta: #96466A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-magenta': '#96466A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96466A] text-[#96466A]

SCSS

$deep-magenta: #96466A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96466A?

#96466A is Deep Magenta, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #96466A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Magenta?

Deep Magenta 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 Deep Magenta?

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

Where can I download Deep Magenta?

You can download Deep Magenta 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 Deep Magenta?

The hex code is #96466A. In RGB it's 150, 70, 106, and in HSL it's 333°, 36%, 43%.

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