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Velvet Wine

#9A435D

RGB 154, 67, 93 · HSL 342°, 39%, 43% · CMYK 0, 56, 40, 40

Velvet Wine is #9A435D in HEX — rgb(154, 67, 93), hsl(342°, 39%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 40%, 40%).

Velvet Wine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 39%, 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#9A435D

RGB154, 67, 93

HSL342°, 39%, 43%

HSV342°, 56%, 60%

CMYK0, 56, 40, 40

Decimal10109789

CSS RGBrgb(154, 67, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 39%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 2.8 · #953D55

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 3.9 · #9F4D65

Dulux

Pink Rebellion SB7H9

ΔE 4.2 · #9E3E58

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 4.5 · #933851

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 5 · #9F4063

Behr

French Rose HDC-CL-04

ΔE 5.2 · #974253

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 5.8 · #934962

Sherwin-Williams

Hot SW6843

ΔE 7.6 · #AC4362

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 9.7 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.3 · #A25877

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 10.4 · #84395D

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 10.5 · #A65D75

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.9 · #994A50

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13.4 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13.5 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27 · #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

#9A435D

#43987F

Analogous

#984387

#9A435D

#985443

Triadic

#9A435D

#5D9843

#435D98

Split-Complementary

#9A435D

#439854

#438798

Tetradic

#9A435D

#879843

#43987F

#544398

Monochromatic

#2E141C

#632C3C

#9A435D

#BE6A83

#D59FAF

Rectangle

#9A435D

#987F43

#43987F

#435D98

Compound

#9A435D

#985443

#43987F

#438798

Variations

Lighter

#B85D79

#C58B9C

#DABEC7

Darker

#7C3449

#562232

#33131D

Saturation

#7A6169

#98435D

#BA214F

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

6.30:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9A435D

#706D5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A435D

#5A5A5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A435D

#974B4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Velvet Wine 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

#B35F61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A435D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A06485

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.

#3E7C6A

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: #9A435D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A435D;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-wine: #9A435D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-wine': '#9A435D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A435D] text-[#9A435D]

SCSS

$velvet-wine: #9A435D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A435D?

#9A435D is Velvet Wine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9A435D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Wine?

Velvet Wine 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 Velvet Wine?

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

Where can I download Velvet Wine?

You can download Velvet Wine 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 Velvet Wine?

The hex code is #9A435D. In RGB it's 154, 67, 93, and in HSL it's 342°, 39%, 43%.

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