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King’s Plum Pie

#B3107A

RGB 179, 16, 122 · HSL 321°, 84%, 38% · CMYK 0, 91, 32, 30

King’s Plum Pie is #B3107A in HEX — rgb(179, 16, 122), hsl(321°, 84%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 32%, 30%).

King’s Plum Pie pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 84%, 38%. 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#B3107A

RGB179, 16, 122

HSL321°, 84%, 38%

HSV321°, 91%, 70%

CMYK0, 91, 32, 30

Decimal11735162

CSS RGBrgb(179, 16, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 84%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orchid Rose S-G-110

ΔE 3.6 · #BB2484

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 15.6 · #BD4380

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 16.2 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 16.5 · #BA417B

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 17.5 · #AE417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.8 · #AA3E71

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 20.6 · #9D285B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 21.5 · #9F2C5C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 21.9 · #B54D7F

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 25 · #A54976

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 28.3 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 28.4 · #C6628C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 29.2 · #812A51

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 34.7 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 38.2 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 49.8 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

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

#B3107A

#10B248

Analogous

#9A10B2

#B3107A

#B21028

Triadic

#B3107A

#79B210

#1079B2

Split-Complementary

#B3107A

#28B210

#10B29A

Tetradic

#B3107A

#B29A10

#10B248

#1028B2

Monochromatic

#26031A

#6C0949

#B3107A

#EC22A5

#F269C2

Rectangle

#B3107A

#B24810

#10B248

#1079B2

Compound

#B3107A

#B21028

#10B248

#10B29A

Variations

Lighter

#EB16A0

#E45CB4

#E8A7D1

Darker

#920962

#670444

#3D0128

Saturation

#794868

#B21079

#BA087C

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

6.42:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B3107A

#727477

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3107A

#505073

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3107A

#AE3B3B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

King’s Plum Pie 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

#C63977

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3107A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B33E9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#188D41

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: #B3107A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3107A;

CSS Variable

--color-king’s-plum-pie: #B3107A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'king’s-plum-pie': '#B3107A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3107A] text-[#B3107A]

SCSS

$king’s-plum-pie: #B3107A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3107A?

#B3107A is King’s Plum Pie, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B3107A warm or cool?

King’s Plum Pie reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with King’s Plum Pie?

King’s Plum Pie 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 King’s Plum Pie?

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

Where can I download King’s Plum Pie?

You can download King’s Plum Pie 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 King’s Plum Pie?

The hex code is #B3107A. In RGB it's 179, 16, 122, and in HSL it's 321°, 84%, 38%.

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