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Dusky Orchid

#A07A89

RGB 160, 122, 137 · HSL 336°, 17%, 55% · CMYK 0, 24, 14, 37

Dusky Orchid is #A07A89 in HEX — rgb(160, 122, 137), hsl(336°, 17%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 14%, 37%).

Dusky Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 17%, 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#A07A89

RGB160, 122, 137

HSL336°, 17%, 55%

HSV336°, 24%, 63%

CMYK0, 24, 14, 37

Decimal10517129

CSS RGBrgb(160, 122, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 17%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Muse 700B-4

ΔE 2.3 · #A17F8D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 2.6 · #A47D90

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #A57A8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 3.7 · #A47C85

Dulux

Lacy Mist S48E4

ΔE 3.9 · #A78491

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 3.9 · #9B7E8B

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 4 · #95727E

Vista Paint

Lover's Tryst C-98

ΔE 4 · #A27D85

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 5.3 · #B08693

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 5.8 · #9D777C

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 6.8 · #8C7284

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.2 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.6 · #8D8089

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.6 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 16.7 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17.4 · #878787

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

#A07A89

#79A090

Analogous

#A0799C

#A07A89

#A07D79

Triadic

#A07A89

#88A079

#7988A0

Split-Complementary

#A07A89

#79A07D

#799CA0

Tetradic

#A07A89

#9CA079

#79A090

#7D79A0

Monochromatic

#4B353E

#775563

#A07A89

#C0A5B0

#DFD2D7

Rectangle

#A07A89

#A09079

#79A090

#7988A0

Compound

#A07A89

#A07D79

#79A090

#799CA0

Variations

Lighter

#B394A0

#C4B0B8

#DCD2D6

Darker

#845C6C

#5C3F4A

#36242B

Saturation

#92868B

#A07988

#CF497F

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#A07A89

#8A8A89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A07A89

#818187

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A07A89

#9E7D7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dusky Orchid 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

#B78882

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A07A89

Daylight 5500K

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

#A58DA6

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.

#59957D

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: #A07A89;

CSS — background

background-color: #A07A89;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-orchid: #A07A89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-orchid': '#A07A89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A07A89] text-[#A07A89]

SCSS

$dusky-orchid: #A07A89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A07A89?

#A07A89 is Dusky Orchid, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A07A89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Orchid?

Dusky Orchid 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 Dusky Orchid?

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

Where can I download Dusky Orchid?

You can download Dusky Orchid 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 Dusky Orchid?

The hex code is #A07A89. In RGB it's 160, 122, 137, and in HSL it's 336°, 17%, 55%.

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