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Red Violet

#9E0168

RGB 158, 1, 104 · HSL 321°, 99%, 31% · CMYK 0, 99, 34, 38

Red Violet is #9E0168 in HEX — rgb(158, 1, 104), hsl(321°, 99%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 34%, 38%).

Red Violet pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 99%, 31%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9E0168

RGB158, 1, 104

HSL321°, 99%, 31%

HSV321°, 99%, 62%

CMYK0, 99, 34, 38

Decimal10355048

CSS RGBrgb(158, 1, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 99%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Spiceberry 130D-6

ΔE 8.6 · #9D276B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 12.3 · #A03472

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 15.4 · #AE417B

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 15.5 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 15.5 · #9D285B

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 15.6 · #BA417B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 16.7 · #9F2C5C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.7 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 20.2 · #B54D7F

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 21.8 · #A54976

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 22.9 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 26.2 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 27.8 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 31.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 34.1 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 46.1 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

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

#9E0168

#019D38

Analogous

#86019D

#9E0168

#9D0118

Triadic

#9E0168

#679D01

#01679D

Split-Complementary

#9E0168

#189D01

#019D86

Tetradic

#9E0168

#9D8601

#019D38

#01189D

Monochromatic

#190011

#510035

#9E0168

#E90198

#FE39B9

Rectangle

#9E0168

#9D3801

#019D38

#01679D

Compound

#9E0168

#9D0118

#019D38

#019D86

Variations

Lighter

#E30194

#EE3DB0

#EC97CE

Darker

#7E0052

#570039

#330021

Saturation

#673856

#9D0167

#9E0067

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

7.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9E0168

#646566

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E0168

#444461

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E0168

#993030

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red Violet 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

#B62D69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E0168

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3328D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0D7933

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: #9E0168;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E0168;

CSS Variable

--color-red-violet: #9E0168;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-violet': '#9E0168' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E0168] text-[#9E0168]

SCSS

$red-violet: #9E0168;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E0168?

#9E0168 is Red Violet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9E0168 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Violet?

Red Violet 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 Red Violet?

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

Where can I download Red Violet?

You can download Red Violet 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 Red Violet?

The hex code is #9E0168. In RGB it's 158, 1, 104, and in HSL it's 321°, 99%, 31%.

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