REDS

Plum Majesty

#994548

RGB 153, 69, 72 · HSL 358°, 38%, 44% · CMYK 0, 55, 53, 40

Plum Majesty is #994548 in HEX — rgb(153, 69, 72), hsl(358°, 38%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 53%, 40%).

Plum Majesty pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 38%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#994548

RGB153, 69, 72

HSL358°, 38%, 44%

HSV358°, 55%, 60%

CMYK0, 55, 53, 40

Decimal10044744

CSS RGBrgb(153, 69, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 38%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Candy Apple 13-10

ΔE 1.8 · #964647

Behr

Red My Mind MQ1-10

ΔE 2.3 · #984343

Benjamin Moore

Cinnabar CSP-1165

ΔE 2.6 · #954645

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 3.4 · #973E41

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 4 · #994A50

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 4.1 · #8F3B3D

Vista Paint

Stagecoach C-1328

ΔE 4.4 · #9A4541

Dunn-Edwards

Red Rock DE5097

ΔE 4.5 · #A65052

Sherwin-Williams

Antique Red SW7587

ΔE 5.3 · #9F4442

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 5.6 · #953842

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 6.7 · #8D343F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.1 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.2 · #A85953

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.9 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.7 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.6 · #AA5842

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#994548

#469B98

Analogous

#9B4673

#994548

#9B6D46

Triadic

#994548

#489B46

#46489B

Split-Complementary

#994548

#469B6D

#46739B

Tetradic

#994548

#739B46

#469B98

#6D469B

Monochromatic

#311617

#662E30

#994548

#BE6F71

#D6A4A5

Rectangle

#994548

#9B9846

#469B98

#46489B

Compound

#994548

#9B6D46

#469B98

#46739B

Variations

Lighter

#B86164

#C58E8F

#DAC0C1

Darker

#7E3638

#582426

#341415

Saturation

#7D6364

#9B4648

#BE2328

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.37:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#994548

#736B45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#994548

#5B5B48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#994548

#97484E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Plum Majesty carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#B26051

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#994548

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F6575

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#417E7C

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: #994548;

CSS — background

background-color: #994548;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-majesty: #994548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-majesty': '#994548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#994548] text-[#994548]

SCSS

$plum-majesty: #994548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #994548?

#994548 is Plum Majesty, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #994548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Majesty?

Plum Majesty works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Plum Majesty?

Plum Majesty pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Plum Majesty?

You can download Plum Majesty 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 Plum Majesty?

The hex code is #994548. In RGB it's 153, 69, 72, and in HSL it's 358°, 38%, 44%.

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