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Fuchsia Red

#B73879

RGB 183, 56, 121 · HSL 329°, 53%, 47% · CMYK 0, 69, 34, 28

Fuchsia Red is #B73879 in HEX — rgb(183, 56, 121), hsl(329°, 53%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 34%, 28%).

Fuchsia Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 53%, 47%. 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#B73879

RGB183, 56, 121

HSL329°, 53%, 47%

HSV329°, 69%, 72%

CMYK0, 69, 34, 28

Decimal12007545

CSS RGBrgb(183, 56, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 53%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 3.4 · #BD4380

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 3.5 · #BA417B

Behr

Rhubarb 130D-5

ΔE 5.5 · #AD3D7B

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 6.3 · #AE417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 7.8 · #AA3E71

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 8.3 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 9.5 · #B54D7F

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 10.1 · #AE3162

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 10.7 · #AC3663

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 12.8 · #AB446B

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 15.3 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 16 · #C6628C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 20.7 · #812A51

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 22.7 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 27 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 42.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#B73879

#38B776

Analogous

#B538B7

#B73879

#B7383A

Triadic

#B73879

#7AB738

#387AB7

Split-Complementary

#B73879

#3AB738

#38B7B5

Tetradic

#B73879

#B7B538

#38B776

#383AB7

Monochromatic

#42142C

#7D2653

#B73879

#D16BA0

#E3A5C5

Rectangle

#B73879

#B77638

#38B776

#387AB7

Compound

#B73879

#B7383A

#38B776

#38B7B5

Variations

Lighter

#CC5A95

#D289AF

#E1BED0

Darker

#952B62

#681B43

#3E0F27

Saturation

#8B6578

#B7387A

#D41C7B

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

5.45:1

vs Black

3.86:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B73879

#7D7C77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B73879

#5F5F73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B73879

#B34C4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fuchsia 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

#C95776

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B73879

Daylight 5500K

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

#B65C9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#389464

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: #B73879;

CSS — background

background-color: #B73879;

CSS Variable

--color-fuchsia-red: #B73879;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fuchsia-red': '#B73879' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B73879] text-[#B73879]

SCSS

$fuchsia-red: #B73879;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B73879?

#B73879 is Fuchsia Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B73879 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fuchsia Red?

Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia Red?

Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia Red?

You can download Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia Red?

The hex code is #B73879. In RGB it's 183, 56, 121, and in HSL it's 329°, 53%, 47%.

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