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Cherry Plum

#A10047

RGB 161, 0, 71 · HSL 334°, 100%, 32% · CMYK 0, 100, 56, 37

Cherry Plum is #A10047 in HEX — rgb(161, 0, 71), hsl(334°, 100%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 56%, 37%).

Cherry Plum pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 100%, 32%. 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#A10047

RGB161, 0, 71

HSL334°, 100%, 32%

HSV334°, 100%, 63%

CMYK0, 100, 56, 37

Decimal10551367

CSS RGBrgb(161, 0, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 100%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 7.5 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

ΔE 9.9 · #9D294C

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 11.2 · #AE3162

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 12.3 · #9F2D47

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 12.3 · #AB3756

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 12.6 · #A4334E

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 14.6 · #99324E

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 14.8 · #AC3E5F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 16.2 · #922B3E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 16.8 · #9F3A4F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 18.4 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 18.8 · #942A35

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 20 · #AD3C44

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 21 · #B8516C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 25.3 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 27.7 · #9A4039

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

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

#A10047

#00A35C

Analogous

#A30098

#A10047

#A30B00

Triadic

#A10047

#47A300

#0047A3

Split-Complementary

#A10047

#00A30B

#0098A3

Tetradic

#A10047

#98A300

#00A35C

#0B00A3

Monochromatic

#1A000B

#570026

#A10047

#F00068

#FF3D91

Rectangle

#A10047

#A35C00

#00A35C

#0047A3

Compound

#A10047

#A30B00

#00A35C

#0098A3

Variations

Lighter

#E90065

#EF3F8B

#ED98BD

Darker

#830039

#5A0027

#340017

Saturation

#6A394E

#A30047

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

8.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A10047

#6A6443

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A10047

#464642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A10047

#9E232C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cherry Plum 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

#B82D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A10047

Daylight 5500K

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

#A53275

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#0E7D4D

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: #A10047;

CSS — background

background-color: #A10047;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-plum: #A10047;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-plum': '#A10047' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A10047] text-[#A10047]

SCSS

$cherry-plum: #A10047;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A10047?

#A10047 is Cherry Plum, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A10047 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Plum?

Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum?

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

Where can I download Cherry Plum?

You can download Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum?

The hex code is #A10047. In RGB it's 161, 0, 71, and in HSL it's 334°, 100%, 32%.

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