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Century’s Last Sunset

#9C7B87

RGB 156, 123, 135 · HSL 338°, 14%, 55% · CMYK 0, 21, 13, 39

Century’s Last Sunset is #9C7B87 in HEX — rgb(156, 123, 135), hsl(338°, 14%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 13%, 39%).

Century’s Last Sunset pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 14%, 55%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9C7B87

RGB156, 123, 135

HSL338°, 14%, 55%

HSV338°, 21%, 61%

CMYK0, 21, 13, 39

Decimal10255239

CSS RGBrgb(156, 123, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 14%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Muse 700B-4

ΔE 2 · #A17F8D

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 2 · #9B7E8B

Vista Paint

Lover's Tryst C-98

ΔE 3.1 · #A27D85

Dulux

Tropical Orchid S01D4

ΔE 3.1 · #A0828B

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 3.5 · #95727E

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 3.7 · #A47C85

Valspar

Plum Legacy 1002-7B

ΔE 4.2 · #917987

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4.7 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 4.9 · #9D777C

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 6.1 · #8C7284

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 6.2 · #B08693

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 7.8 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.3 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 14.9 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#9C7B87

#7C9C91

Analogous

#9C7C98

#9C7B87

#9C807C

Triadic

#9C7B87

#889C7C

#7C889C

Split-Complementary

#9C7B87

#7C9C80

#7C989C

Tetradic

#9C7B87

#989C7C

#7C9C91

#807C9C

Monochromatic

#49373D

#745862

#9C7B87

#BDA8B0

#DED3D7

Rectangle

#9C7B87

#9C917C

#7C9C91

#7C889C

Compound

#9C7B87

#9C807C

#7C9C91

#7C989C

Variations

Lighter

#B096A0

#C2B2B8

#DBD3D6

Darker

#81606C

#59414A

#34262B

Saturation

#91878B

#9C7C88

#CE4B7B

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

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.60:1

Deuteranopia

#9C7B87

#898887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C7B87

#818186

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C7B87

#9A7E7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Century’s Last Sunset 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

#B48980

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C7B87

Daylight 5500K

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

#A28EA5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#59957F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9C7B87;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C7B87;

CSS Variable

--color-century’s-last-sunset: #9C7B87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'century’s-last-sunset': '#9C7B87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C7B87] text-[#9C7B87]

SCSS

$century’s-last-sunset: #9C7B87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C7B87?

#9C7B87 is Century’s Last Sunset, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9C7B87 warm or cool?

Century’s Last Sunset reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Century’s Last Sunset?

Century’s Last Sunset 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 Century’s Last Sunset?

Century’s Last Sunset pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Century’s Last Sunset?

You can download Century’s Last Sunset 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 Century’s Last Sunset?

The hex code is #9C7B87. In RGB it's 156, 123, 135, and in HSL it's 338°, 14%, 55%.

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