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Crushed

#B5457C

RGB 181, 69, 124 · HSL 331°, 45%, 49% · CMYK 0, 62, 31, 29

Crushed is #B5457C in HEX — rgb(181, 69, 124), hsl(331°, 45%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 31%, 29%).

Crushed pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 45%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B5457C

RGB181, 69, 124

HSL331°, 45%, 49%

HSV331°, 62%, 71%

CMYK0, 62, 31, 29

Decimal11879804

CSS RGBrgb(181, 69, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 45%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-30

Exact match

Dulux

Glamour Pink SB7H7

ΔE 2.6 · #AD4176

Behr

Cinnamon Candle BIC-33

ΔE 2.7 · #AE3F74

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 3.3 · #BA417B

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 3.6 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 4 · #AA3E71

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 7.7 · #A03472

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 7.7 · #C25A88

Vista Paint

Can Can C-1130

ΔE 8.8 · #A83864

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 9.6 · #AC3663

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 10.1 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 10.9 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 15.8 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 16.9 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 24.7 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 40.3 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#B5457C

#45B57F

Analogous

#B545B3

#B5457C

#B54745

Triadic

#B5457C

#7BB545

#457BB5

Split-Complementary

#B5457C

#45B547

#45B3B5

Tetradic

#B5457C

#B3B545

#45B57F

#4745B5

Monochromatic

#461B30

#7E3055

#B5457C

#CD7AA2

#E2B1C9

Rectangle

#B5457C

#B57F45

#45B57F

#457BB5

Compound

#B5457C

#B54745

#45B57F

#45B3B5

Variations

Lighter

#C66895

#CF93B0

#E0C3D1

Darker

#933562

#672344

#3D1327

Saturation

#8E6C7C

#B5457B

#D8227A

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

5.11:1

vs Black

4.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B5457C

#7F7E7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5457C

#646477

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5457C

#B15556

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crushed 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

#C76078

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5457C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4659C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#42936C

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: #B5457C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5457C;

CSS Variable

--color-crushed: #B5457C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crushed': '#B5457C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5457C] text-[#B5457C]

SCSS

$crushed: #B5457C;

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#AB3162 · ΔE 9.7

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#9F487D · ΔE 10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5457C?

#B5457C is Crushed, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B5457C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed?

Crushed 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 Crushed?

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

Where can I download Crushed?

You can download Crushed 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 Crushed?

The hex code is #B5457C. In RGB it's 181, 69, 124, and in HSL it's 331°, 45%, 49%.

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