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Muse

#A17F8D

RGB 161, 127, 141 · HSL 335°, 15%, 56% · CMYK 0, 21, 12, 37

Muse is #A17F8D in HEX — rgb(161, 127, 141), hsl(335°, 15%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 12%, 37%).

Muse pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 15%, 56%. 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#A17F8D

RGB161, 127, 141

HSL335°, 15%, 56%

HSV335°, 21%, 63%

CMYK0, 21, 12, 37

Decimal10583949

CSS RGBrgb(161, 127, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 15%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Muse 700B-4

Exact match

Dulux

Lacy Mist S48E4

ΔE 2.1 · #A78491

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 2.3 · #9B7E8B

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 3.4 · #A47D90

Vista Paint

Berry Bright C-1212

ΔE 3.6 · #9D8093

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 4 · #A47C85

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 4.6 · #A57A8D

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 4.8 · #B08693

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 5.2 · #95727E

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 5.9 · #9E8185

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.4 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 9 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.8 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.8 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 15.7 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17 · #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 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

#A17F8D

#7EA092

Analogous

#A07E9D

#A17F8D

#A0817E

Triadic

#A17F8D

#8CA07E

#7E8CA0

Split-Complementary

#A17F8D

#7EA081

#7E9DA0

Tetradic

#A17F8D

#9DA07E

#7EA092

#817EA0

Monochromatic

#4C3841

#785966

#A17F8D

#C0AAB3

#E1D6DA

Rectangle

#A17F8D

#A0927E

#7EA092

#7E8CA0

Compound

#A17F8D

#A0817E

#7EA092

#7E9DA0

Variations

Lighter

#B398A3

#C4B3BA

#DCD4D7

Darker

#84606F

#5B424C

#36262C

Saturation

#948A8E

#A07E8C

#CF4E84

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.94:1

Deuteranopia

#A17F8D

#8D8D8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A17F8D

#86868B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A17F8D

#9F8282

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Muse 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

#B88C85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A17F8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A591A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#5B987E

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: #A17F8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A17F8D;

CSS Variable

--color-muse: #A17F8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muse': '#A17F8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A17F8D] text-[#A17F8D]

SCSS

$muse: #A17F8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A17F8D?

#A17F8D is Muse, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A17F8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muse?

Muse 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 Muse?

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

Where can I download Muse?

You can download Muse 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 Muse?

The hex code is #A17F8D. In RGB it's 161, 127, 141, and in HSL it's 335°, 15%, 56%.

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