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Vive L’amour

#995468

RGB 153, 84, 104 · HSL 343°, 29%, 46% · CMYK 0, 45, 32, 40

Vive L’amour is #995468 in HEX — rgb(153, 84, 104), hsl(343°, 29%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 32%, 40%).

Vive L’amour pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 29%, 46%. 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#995468

RGB153, 84, 104

HSL343°, 29%, 46%

HSV343°, 45%, 60%

CMYK0, 45, 32, 40

Decimal10048616

CSS RGBrgb(153, 84, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 29%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vermilion S150-5

ΔE 2.2 · #9C576E

Dulux

Mulberry Mix S48G7

ΔE 3.2 · #9E546D

Benjamin Moore

Old 2083-30

ΔE 3.6 · #984D65

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 4 · #A2566F

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 4.7 · #934962

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 4.8 · #9D5C75

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 4.8 · #A65D75

PPG

Berries And Cream 18-23

ΔE 5.5 · #9C6071

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 6.6 · #A25877

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 7.4 · #A5646F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 7.5 · #A6646F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 11.4 · #994A50

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 15.9 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.5 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 26.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#995468

#539784

Analogous

#975389

#995468

#976253

Triadic

#995468

#679753

#536797

Split-Complementary

#995468

#539762

#538997

Tetradic

#995468

#899753

#539784

#625397

Monochromatic

#351D24

#663845

#995468

#B87F8F

#D4B0BA

Rectangle

#995468

#978453

#539784

#536797

Compound

#995468

#976253

#539784

#538997

Variations

Lighter

#B17183

#C198A4

#D9C5CB

Darker

#7A4151

#552C38

#321920

Saturation

#806B71

#975367

#C12A55

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

5.49:1

vs Black

3.82:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#995468

#767367

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#995468

#646466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#995468

#975A5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vive L’amour 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

#B26C69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#995468

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F718D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#4B7D6F

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: #995468;

CSS — background

background-color: #995468;

CSS Variable

--color-vive-l’amour: #995468;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vive-l’amour': '#995468' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#995468] text-[#995468]

SCSS

$vive-l’amour: #995468;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #995468?

#995468 is Vive L’amour, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #995468 warm or cool?

Vive L’amour reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vive L’amour?

Vive L’amour 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 Vive L’amour?

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

Where can I download Vive L’amour?

You can download Vive L’amour 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 Vive L’amour?

The hex code is #995468. In RGB it's 153, 84, 104, and in HSL it's 343°, 29%, 46%.

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