REDS

Plumville

#9E8185

RGB 158, 129, 133 · HSL 352°, 13%, 56% · CMYK 0, 18, 16, 38

Plumville is #9E8185 in HEX — rgb(158, 129, 133), hsl(352°, 13%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 16%, 38%).

Plumville pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 13%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#9E8185

RGB158, 129, 133

HSL352°, 13%, 56%

HSV352°, 18%, 62%

CMYK0, 18, 16, 38

Decimal10387845

CSS RGBrgb(158, 129, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 13%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

Exact match

Dulux

Wallflower S02D4

ΔE 2.1 · #A0848B

Behr

Pink Granite BNC-11

ΔE 3 · #9C8484

PPG

Coffee Rose 1048-5

ΔE 3.5 · #A9898D

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 3.6 · #A38A8C

Sherwin-Williams

Rosaline Pearl SW9077

ΔE 3.7 · #A38887

Vista Paint

Lover's Tryst C-98

ΔE 4 · #A27D85

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 4.5 · #A0837F

Valspar

Forest Trail 1005-9C

ΔE 4.8 · #A38480

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 5.3 · #A47C85

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 7.5 · #AB7D7F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.1 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.6 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.4 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 12 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9E8185

#809D99

Analogous

#9D8093

#9E8185

#9D8B80

Triadic

#9E8185

#849D80

#80849D

Split-Complementary

#9E8185

#809D8B

#80939D

Tetradic

#9E8185

#939D80

#809D99

#8B809D

Monochromatic

#4B3A3C

#765B5F

#9E8185

#BFABAE

#E0D7D8

Rectangle

#9E8185

#9D9980

#809D99

#80849D

Compound

#9E8185

#9D8B80

#809D99

#80939D

Variations

Lighter

#B19A9D

#C3B4B6

#DBD4D5

Darker

#826367

#5A4346

#352729

Saturation

#938A8C

#9D8084

#CE4F60

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.93:1

Deuteranopia

#9E8185

#8E8C85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E8185

#868684

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E8185

#9D8283

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Plumville carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#B68D7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E8185

Daylight 5500K

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

#A392A3

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.

#5B9890

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: #9E8185;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E8185;

CSS Variable

--color-plumville: #9E8185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plumville': '#9E8185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E8185] text-[#9E8185]

SCSS

$plumville: #9E8185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E8185?

#9E8185 is Plumville, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E8185 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plumville?

Plumville works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Plumville?

Plumville pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Plumville?

You can download Plumville 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 Plumville?

The hex code is #9E8185. In RGB it's 158, 129, 133, and in HSL it's 352°, 13%, 56%.

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