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Befitting

#96496D

RGB 150, 73, 109 · HSL 332°, 35%, 44% · CMYK 0, 51, 27, 41

Befitting is #96496D in HEX — rgb(150, 73, 109), hsl(332°, 35%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 27%, 41%).

Befitting pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 35%, 44%. 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#96496D

RGB150, 73, 109

HSL332°, 35%, 44%

HSV332°, 51%, 59%

CMYK0, 51, 27, 41

Decimal9849197

CSS RGBrgb(150, 73, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 35%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Magenta DE5013

ΔE 1.6 · #96466A

Dulux

Befitting S47H8

ΔE 1.8 · #964970

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1364

ΔE 5.2 · #934F6B

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 5.7 · #8C4762

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 5.8 · #953D68

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 6 · #A25877

Vista Paint

Fine Burgundy K-728

ΔE 6 · #863A5E

Behr

Spiced Potpourri S130-6

ΔE 6.5 · #854668

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 6.5 · #84395D

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 7 · #A54976

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 8.5 · #924E7D

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 9.5 · #A65D75

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.6 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12.6 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 18 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 34.3 · #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

#96496D

#499773

Analogous

#974995

#96496D

#974C49

Triadic

#96496D

#6E9749

#496E97

Split-Complementary

#96496D

#49974C

#499597

Tetradic

#96496D

#959749

#499773

#4C4997

Monochromatic

#301723

#643048

#96496D

#BB7294

#D4A5BB

Rectangle

#96496D

#977349

#499773

#496E97

Compound

#96496D

#974C49

#499773

#499597

Variations

Lighter

#B5658A

#C390A8

#D9C1CC

Darker

#7B3958

#55263C

#321523

Saturation

#7C646F

#97496E

#BC246B

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

6.05:1

vs Black

3.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#96496D

#6E6E6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96496D

#5C5C69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96496D

#935253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Befitting 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

#B0636D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96496D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D6891

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.

#437C61

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: #96496D;

CSS — background

background-color: #96496D;

CSS Variable

--color-befitting: #96496D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'befitting': '#96496D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96496D] text-[#96496D]

SCSS

$befitting: #96496D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96496D?

#96496D is Befitting, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #96496D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Befitting?

Befitting 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 Befitting?

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

Where can I download Befitting?

You can download Befitting 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 Befitting?

The hex code is #96496D. In RGB it's 150, 73, 109, and in HSL it's 332°, 35%, 44%.

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