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Evening Shadow

#A1838B

RGB 161, 131, 139 · HSL 344°, 14%, 57% · CMYK 0, 19, 14, 37

Evening Shadow is #A1838B in HEX — rgb(161, 131, 139), hsl(344°, 14%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 14%, 37%).

Evening Shadow pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 14%, 57%. 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#A1838B

RGB161, 131, 139

HSL344°, 14%, 57%

HSV344°, 19%, 63%

CMYK0, 19, 14, 37

Decimal10584971

CSS RGBrgb(161, 131, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 14%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Shadows S48D4

ΔE 0.6 · #A1838C

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 2.5 · #9E8185

PPG

Coffee Rose 1048-5

ΔE 3.4 · #A9898D

Vista Paint

Lover's Tryst C-98

ΔE 3.4 · #A27D85

Behr

Dream Sunset PPU17-14

ΔE 3.4 · #9B858E

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 3.5 · #9B7E8B

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 1251

ΔE 4.4 · #A38A8C

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 4.5 · #A68E96

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 4.6 · #A47C85

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.6 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.7 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.1 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.1 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.1 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 12.9 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A1838B

#82A199

Analogous

#A1829A

#A1838B

#A18982

Triadic

#A1838B

#8AA182

#828AA1

Split-Complementary

#A1838B

#82A189

#829AA1

Tetradic

#A1838B

#9AA182

#82A199

#8982A1

Monochromatic

#4E3B40

#7A5C64

#A1838B

#C2AEB3

#E2D9DC

Rectangle

#A1838B

#A19982

#82A199

#828AA1

Compound

#A1838B

#A18982

#82A199

#829AA1

Variations

Lighter

#B49BA2

#C5B5BA

#DCD5D7

Darker

#85636C

#5C444A

#36272B

Saturation

#968D8F

#A1828A

#D05374

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#A1838B

#908F8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1838B

#89898A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1838B

#A08586

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Evening Shadow 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

#B88F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1838B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A594A8

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.

#5D9A8A

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: #A1838B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1838B;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-shadow: #A1838B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-shadow': '#A1838B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1838B] text-[#A1838B]

SCSS

$evening-shadow: #A1838B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1838B?

#A1838B is Evening Shadow, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A1838B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Shadow?

Evening Shadow 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 Evening Shadow?

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

Where can I download Evening Shadow?

You can download Evening Shadow 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 Evening Shadow?

The hex code is #A1838B. In RGB it's 161, 131, 139, and in HSL it's 344°, 14%, 57%.

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