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Plum Passion

#9B4B80

RGB 155, 75, 128 · HSL 320°, 35%, 45% · CMYK 0, 52, 17, 39

Plum Passion is #9B4B80 in HEX — rgb(155, 75, 128), hsl(320°, 35%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 17%, 39%).

Plum Passion pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 35%, 45%. 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#9B4B80

RGB155, 75, 128

HSL320°, 35%, 45%

HSV320°, 52%, 61%

CMYK0, 52, 17, 39

Decimal10177408

CSS RGBrgb(155, 75, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 35%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 0.6 · #9C4B81

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 3.5 · #94437C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 5.2 · #924E7D

Dulux

Magenta Queen S49F8

ΔE 6.5 · #884474

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 6.9 · #9D5A8F

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 7.3 · #96548E

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 9.3 · #953D68

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 10.9 · #8D557D

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 12.1 · #B26BA2

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 12.4 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 12.5 · #87558C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.6 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 15.6 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 41.6 · #243F90

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#9B4B80

#4B9B65

Analogous

#8E4B9B

#9B4B80

#9B4B58

Triadic

#9B4B80

#809B4B

#4B809B

Split-Complementary

#9B4B80

#589B4B

#4B9B8E

Tetradic

#9B4B80

#9B8E4B

#4B9B65

#4B589B

Monochromatic

#34192B

#673255

#9B4B80

#BD75A5

#D6A9C7

Rectangle

#9B4B80

#9B654B

#4B9B65

#4B809B

Compound

#9B4B80

#9B4B58

#4B9B65

#4B9B8E

Variations

Lighter

#B6689C

#C492B3

#DAC2D2

Darker

#7E3A67

#572747

#33162A

Saturation

#7F6777

#9B4B80

#C0258D

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

5.66:1

vs Black

3.71:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9B4B80

#6F737F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B4B80

#5F5F7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B4B80

#975957

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Plum Passion 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

#B4657B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B4B80

Daylight 5500K

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

#A16A9F

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.

#457F58

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: #9B4B80;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B4B80;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-passion: #9B4B80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-passion': '#9B4B80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B4B80] text-[#9B4B80]

SCSS

$plum-passion: #9B4B80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B4B80?

#9B4B80 is Plum Passion, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9B4B80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Passion?

Plum Passion 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 Plum Passion?

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

Where can I download Plum Passion?

You can download Plum Passion 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 Passion?

The hex code is #9B4B80. In RGB it's 155, 75, 128, and in HSL it's 320°, 35%, 45%.

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