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Plum Perfect

#AA1155

RGB 170, 17, 85 · HSL 333°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 0, 90, 50, 33

Plum Perfect is #AA1155 in HEX — rgb(170, 17, 85), hsl(333°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 90%, 50%, 33%).

Plum Perfect pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 82%, 37%. 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#AA1155

RGB170, 17, 85

HSL333°, 82%, 37%

HSV333°, 90%, 67%

CMYK0, 90, 50, 33

Decimal11145557

CSS RGBrgb(170, 17, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cherry Wine 130B-7

ΔE 5.9 · #B01B63

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 7.9 · #AE3162

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 8.8 · #AC3263

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 10.2 · #AC3663

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 10.2 · #B7386E

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 14 · #D72D6D

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 14 · #AC3E5F

Dulux

Magenta Limit S49H9

ΔE 14 · #9F3563

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.5 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 15.8 · #99324E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 18.3 · #9F3A4F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 19.8 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 20.7 · #A53C49

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 20.8 · #B95579

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 28.7 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 30.1 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#AA1155

#11AC66

Analogous

#AC11A4

#AA1155

#AC1911

Triadic

#AA1155

#57AC11

#1157AC

Split-Complementary

#AA1155

#11AC19

#11A4AC

Tetradic

#AA1155

#A4AC11

#11AC66

#1911AC

Monochromatic

#200310

#660A33

#AA1155

#E9207B

#F066A4

Rectangle

#AA1155

#AC6611

#11AC66

#1157AC

Compound

#AA1155

#AC1911

#11AC66

#11A4AC

Variations

Lighter

#E61774

#E25B98

#E7A6C4

Darker

#8C0A45

#63052F

#3B021B

Saturation

#76475C

#AC1157

#B40856

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

7.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AA1155

#706B51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA1155

#4C4C50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA1155

#A62E34

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Plum Perfect 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

#BF395B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA1155

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC3E7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#188856

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: #AA1155;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA1155;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-perfect: #AA1155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-perfect': '#AA1155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA1155] text-[#AA1155]

SCSS

$plum-perfect: #AA1155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA1155?

#AA1155 is Plum Perfect, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AA1155 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Perfect?

Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect?

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

Where can I download Plum Perfect?

You can download Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect?

The hex code is #AA1155. In RGB it's 170, 17, 85, and in HSL it's 333°, 82%, 37%.

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