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Speedwell

#B4547E

RGB 180, 84, 126 · HSL 334°, 39%, 52% · CMYK 0, 53, 30, 29

Speedwell is #B4547E in HEX — rgb(180, 84, 126), hsl(334°, 39%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 30%, 29%).

Speedwell pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 39%, 52%. 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#B4547E

RGB180, 84, 126

HSL334°, 39%, 52%

HSV334°, 53%, 71%

CMYK0, 53, 30, 29

Decimal11818110

CSS RGBrgb(180, 84, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 39%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 4.3 · #B95579

Dunn-Edwards

Vivid Violet DE5012

ΔE 4.5 · #AE5883

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 4.6 · #B54D7F

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 4.7 · #C25A88

Dulux

Emily's Rose SB7H6

ΔE 5.2 · #B8608B

Behr

Deep Bloom 150D-5

ΔE 5.7 · #C55B8A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 5.8 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 8.1 · #AA3E71

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-30

ΔE 8.1 · #B5457C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 9.6 · #A25877

Vista Paint

Raisa K-721

ΔE 9.8 · #BB6B8C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 10.8 · #C9709E

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 12.2 · #AC3663

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 13.2 · #A03472

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 35 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B4547E

#55B48B

Analogous

#B455AE

#B4547E

#B45B55

Triadic

#B4547E

#7EB455

#557EB4

Split-Complementary

#B4547E

#55B45B

#55AEB4

Tetradic

#B4547E

#AEB455

#55B48B

#5B55B4

Monochromatic

#4E2235

#833A59

#B4547E

#CC8AA6

#E3BFCF

Rectangle

#B4547E

#B48B55

#55B48B

#557EB4

Compound

#B4547E

#B45B55

#55B48B

#55AEB4

Variations

Lighter

#C37798

#CE9DB2

#E0C8D3

Darker

#963F64

#682A45

#3D1728

Saturation

#937683

#B4557E

#DA3079

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#B4547E

#83827C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4547E

#6C6C7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4547E

#B05F60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Speedwell 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

#C66C7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4547E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4719E

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.

#4B9676

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: #B4547E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4547E;

CSS Variable

--color-speedwell: #B4547E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'speedwell': '#B4547E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4547E] text-[#B4547E]

SCSS

$speedwell: #B4547E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4547E?

#B4547E is Speedwell, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B4547E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Speedwell?

Speedwell 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 Speedwell?

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

Where can I download Speedwell?

You can download Speedwell 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 Speedwell?

The hex code is #B4547E. In RGB it's 180, 84, 126, and in HSL it's 334°, 39%, 52%.

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