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Magenta

#9D294C

RGB 157, 41, 76 · HSL 342°, 59%, 39% · CMYK 0, 74, 52, 38

Magenta is #9D294C in HEX — rgb(157, 41, 76), hsl(342°, 59%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 74%, 52%, 38%).

Magenta pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 59%, 39%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9D294C

RGB157, 41, 76

HSL342°, 59%, 39%

HSV342°, 74%, 62%

CMYK0, 74, 52, 38

Decimal10299724

CSS RGBrgb(157, 41, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 59%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

Exact match

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 4.2 · #A4334E

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 4.6 · #9F2D47

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 4.7 · #99324E

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 4.8 · #932944

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 4.9 · #AB3756

Behr

Sweet Cherry M150-7

ΔE 5.1 · #97314E

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 7.1 · #AC3E5F

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 7.2 · #9F3A4F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.2 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.6 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.8 · #942A35

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 13.1 · #B84D5D

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 13.3 · #B8516C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 25.5 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#9D294C

#299E7B

Analogous

#9E2987

#9D294C

#9E4029

Triadic

#9D294C

#4C9E29

#294C9E

Split-Complementary

#9D294C

#299E40

#29879E

Tetradic

#9D294C

#879E29

#299E7B

#40299E

Monochromatic

#240912

#61192F

#9D294C

#CF446E

#DF819D

Rectangle

#9D294C

#9E7B29

#299E7B

#294C9E

Compound

#9D294C

#9E4029

#299E7B

#29879E

Variations

Lighter

#CC3965

#D0738F

#DFB2C0

Darker

#811E3C

#5A1328

#350A17

Saturation

#75525C

#9E294C

#B31444

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

7.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9D294C

#6C6649

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D294C

#4E4E49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D294C

#9A363B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Magenta 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

#B54B54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D294C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A25078

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#2A7F65

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: #9D294C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D294C;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta: #9D294C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta': '#9D294C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D294C] text-[#9D294C]

SCSS

$magenta: #9D294C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D294C?

#9D294C is Magenta, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9D294C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magenta?

Magenta 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 Magenta?

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

Where can I download Magenta?

You can download Magenta 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 Magenta?

The hex code is #9D294C. In RGB it's 157, 41, 76, and in HSL it's 342°, 59%, 39%.

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