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Ancient Fuchsia

#A44769

RGB 164, 71, 105 · HSL 338°, 40%, 46% · CMYK 0, 57, 36, 36

Ancient Fuchsia is #A44769 in HEX — rgb(164, 71, 105), hsl(338°, 40%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 36%, 36%).

Ancient Fuchsia pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 40%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A44769

RGB164, 71, 105

HSL338°, 40%, 46%

HSV338°, 57%, 64%

CMYK0, 57, 36, 36

Decimal10766185

CSS RGBrgb(164, 71, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 40%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fuschia Flair HDC-SM14-1

ΔE 0.9 · #A4486B

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 2.5 · #9F4063

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 4.1 · #AB446B

Dulux

Mysterious Pink SB7H8

ΔE 4.4 · #AA4365

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 6 · #9F4D65

Sherwin-Williams

Hot SW6843

ΔE 6.3 · #AC4362

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 6.7 · #B95579

Vista Paint

Can Can C-1130

ΔE 7.9 · #A83864

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 8.1 · #B8516C

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 8.3 · #934962

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 8.9 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9.1 · #A25877

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 9.8 · #AC3663

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 14.3 · #A03472

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 15.3 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 30.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#A44769

#46A482

Analogous

#A44698

#A44769

#A45346

Triadic

#A44769

#69A446

#4669A4

Split-Complementary

#A44769

#46A453

#4698A4

Tetradic

#A44769

#98A446

#46A482

#5346A4

Monochromatic

#391824

#6F2F47

#A44769

#C37491

#DAA9BB

Rectangle

#A44769

#A48246

#46A482

#4669A4

Compound

#A44769

#A45346

#46A482

#4698A4

Variations

Lighter

#BD6585

#C890A5

#DCC1CB

Darker

#853653

#5D2439

#371421

Saturation

#836772

#A44669

#C7235F

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

5.70:1

vs Black

3.68:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A44769

#777467

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A44769

#5F5F65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A44769

#A15153

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ancient Fuchsia 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

#BA626A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A44769

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8678E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#42866D

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: #A44769;

CSS — background

background-color: #A44769;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-fuchsia: #A44769;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-fuchsia': '#A44769' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A44769] text-[#A44769]

SCSS

$ancient-fuchsia: #A44769;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A44769?

#A44769 is Ancient Fuchsia, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A44769 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Fuchsia?

Ancient Fuchsia 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 Ancient Fuchsia?

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

Where can I download Ancient Fuchsia?

You can download Ancient Fuchsia 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 Ancient Fuchsia?

The hex code is #A44769. In RGB it's 164, 71, 105, and in HSL it's 338°, 40%, 46%.

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