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Violet Red

#A50055

RGB 165, 0, 85 · HSL 329°, 100%, 32% · CMYK 0, 100, 48, 35

Violet Red is #A50055 in HEX — rgb(165, 0, 85), hsl(329°, 100%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 48%, 35%).

Violet Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 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#A50055

RGB165, 0, 85

HSL329°, 100%, 32%

HSV329°, 100%, 65%

CMYK0, 100, 48, 35

Decimal10813525

CSS RGBrgb(165, 0, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 100%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cherry Wine 130B-7

ΔE 4.9 · #B01B63

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 9.6 · #AE3162

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 10.1 · #AC3263

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 11 · #9F2C5C

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 11.1 · #B7386E

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 14.4 · #9F3467

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 15.8 · #D72D6D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.8 · #AA3E71

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 16.3 · #AC3E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 17.8 · #99324E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 20.7 · #9F3A4F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 22.2 · #B8516C

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 22.5 · #B95579

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 23.6 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 29.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 32.8 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#A50055

#00A34F

Analogous

#A000A3

#A50055

#A30003

Triadic

#A50055

#54A300

#0054A3

Split-Complementary

#A50055

#03A300

#00A3A0

Tetradic

#A50055

#A3A000

#00A34F

#0003A3

Monochromatic

#1A000D

#57002D

#A50055

#F0007C

#FF3DA1

Rectangle

#A50055

#A34F00

#00A34F

#0054A3

Compound

#A50055

#A30003

#00A34F

#00A3A0

Variations

Lighter

#E90078

#EF3F9A

#ED98C4

Darker

#830043

#5A002E

#34001B

Saturation

#6A3952

#A30054

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

7.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A50055

#6B6751

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A50055

#48484F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A50055

#A1292F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Violet Red 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

#BB2D5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A50055

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8327F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

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.

#0E7D44

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: #A50055;

CSS — background

background-color: #A50055;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-red: #A50055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-red': '#A50055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A50055] text-[#A50055]

SCSS

$violet-red: #A50055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A50055?

#A50055 is Violet Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A50055 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Red?

Violet Red 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 Violet Red?

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

Where can I download Violet Red?

You can download Violet Red 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 Violet Red?

The hex code is #A50055. In RGB it's 165, 0, 85, and in HSL it's 329°, 100%, 32%.

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