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Passion Plum

#9C5F79

RGB 156, 95, 121 · HSL 334°, 24%, 49% · CMYK 0, 39, 22, 39

Passion Plum is #9C5F79 in HEX — rgb(156, 95, 121), hsl(334°, 24%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 22%, 39%).

Passion Plum pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 24%, 49%. 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#9C5F79

RGB156, 95, 121

HSL334°, 24%, 49%

HSV334°, 39%, 61%

CMYK0, 39, 22, 39

Decimal10248057

CSS RGBrgb(156, 95, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 24%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Passion Plum HDC-WR15-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 2.1 · #9D5C75

PPG

Wild Strawberry 1044-6

ΔE 2.9 · #A5647E

Sherwin-Williams

Grandeur Plum SW6565

ΔE 3.6 · #92576F

Dulux

Pink Tulip S47G7

ΔE 4.4 · #985573

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4.6 · #935E7C

Benjamin Moore

Fashion 1356

ΔE 4.6 · #9F5875

Valspar

Plumberry 1004-3A

ΔE 5.3 · #8C546D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 5.8 · #A25877

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 6.6 · #945B7F

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 6.9 · #B16D85

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 8 · #91587E

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.9 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 13 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 20.7 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 30 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#9C5F79

#5F9B81

Analogous

#9B5F97

#9C5F79

#9B635F

Triadic

#9C5F79

#799B5F

#5F799B

Split-Complementary

#9C5F79

#5F9B63

#5F979B

Tetradic

#9C5F79

#979B5F

#5F9B81

#635F9B

Monochromatic

#3C252F

#6C4254

#9C5F79

#B98DA0

#D6BDC8

Rectangle

#9C5F79

#9B815F

#5F9B81

#5F799B

Compound

#9C5F79

#9B635F

#5F9B81

#5F979B

Variations

Lighter

#B07E94

#C1A1AF

#D9CAD0

Darker

#7D4B61

#573342

#331D27

Saturation

#86747C

#9B5F79

#CA2F73

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

4.85:1

vs Black

4.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9C5F79

#7B7A78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C5F79

#6D6D76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C5F79

#996566

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Passion Plum 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

#B47476

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C5F79

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2799A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#50856E

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: #9C5F79;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C5F79;

CSS Variable

--color-passion-plum: #9C5F79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'passion-plum': '#9C5F79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C5F79] text-[#9C5F79]

SCSS

$passion-plum: #9C5F79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C5F79?

#9C5F79 is Passion Plum, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9C5F79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Passion Plum?

Passion Plum 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 Passion Plum?

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

Where can I download Passion Plum?

You can download Passion Plum 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 Passion Plum?

The hex code is #9C5F79. In RGB it's 156, 95, 121, and in HSL it's 334°, 24%, 49%.

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