PINKS

Morbid Princess

#9E0E64

RGB 158, 14, 100 · HSL 324°, 84%, 34% · CMYK 0, 91, 37, 38

Morbid Princess is #9E0E64 in HEX — rgb(158, 14, 100), hsl(324°, 84%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 37%, 38%).

Morbid Princess pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 84%, 34%. 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#9E0E64

RGB158, 14, 100

HSL324°, 84%, 34%

HSV324°, 91%, 62%

CMYK0, 91, 37, 38

Decimal10358372

CSS RGBrgb(158, 14, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 84%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Daiquiri S-G-120

ΔE 6 · #9D175C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 10.2 · #A03472

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 11.7 · #9D285B

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 12.2 · #9F3467

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 12.9 · #B7386E

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 12.9 · #9F2C5C

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 13.3 · #AC3263

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13.6 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 17.7 · #B54D7F

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 18.6 · #AB446B

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 19.7 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 23.1 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 25.3 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 28.5 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 30.3 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 42.6 · #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

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

#9E0E64

#0EA048

Analogous

#910EA0

#9E0E64

#A00E1C

Triadic

#9E0E64

#65A00E

#0E65A0

Split-Complementary

#9E0E64

#1CA00E

#0EA091

Tetradic

#9E0E64

#A0910E

#0EA048

#0E1CA0

Monochromatic

#17020F

#590839

#9E0E64

#E61492

#F056B3

Rectangle

#9E0E64

#A0480E

#0EA048

#0E65A0

Compound

#9E0E64

#A00E1C

#0EA048

#0EA091

Variations

Lighter

#DD138D

#E252A8

#E7A1CB

Darker

#830852

#5C0438

#370121

Saturation

#6D415B

#A00E65

#A60767

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9E0E64

#656561

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E0E64

#46465E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E0E64

#9A3132

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Morbid Princess 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

#B63766

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E0E64

Daylight 5500K

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

#A33C8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EB

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.

#157E3F

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: #9E0E64;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E0E64;

CSS Variable

--color-morbid-princess: #9E0E64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morbid-princess': '#9E0E64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E0E64] text-[#9E0E64]

SCSS

$morbid-princess: #9E0E64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E0E64?

#9E0E64 is Morbid Princess, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9E0E64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morbid Princess?

Morbid Princess 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 Morbid Princess?

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

Where can I download Morbid Princess?

You can download Morbid Princess 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 Morbid Princess?

The hex code is #9E0E64. In RGB it's 158, 14, 100, and in HSL it's 324°, 84%, 34%.

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