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First Plum

#B87592

RGB 184, 117, 146 · HSL 334°, 32%, 59% · CMYK 0, 36, 21, 28

First Plum is #B87592 in HEX — rgb(184, 117, 146), hsl(334°, 32%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 21%, 28%).

First Plum pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 32%, 59%. 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#B87592

RGB184, 117, 146

HSL334°, 32%, 59%

HSV334°, 36%, 72%

CMYK0, 36, 21, 28

Decimal12088722

CSS RGBrgb(184, 117, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 32%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

Exact match

Dulux

Strawberry Surprise S48G5

ΔE 2 · #B9748E

Valspar

Nice Berry 1005-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #BF7896

Behr

Red Clover S150-4

ΔE 2.5 · #BA7992

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 3.1 · #BF7595

Benjamin Moore

Melrose 1363

ΔE 3.4 · #BB779A

Vista Paint

The Marquis K-729

ΔE 3.9 · #B97093

Hallman-Lindsay

Fuscia Fizz 1151

ΔE 4 · #B56E91

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 4.2 · #C47B95

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 4.3 · #B16D85

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 5 · #BF7A8F

PPG

Wild Strawberry 1044-6

ΔE 7 · #A5647E

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.8 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.2 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 22.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 29.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B87592

#75B89B

Analogous

#B875B3

#B87592

#B87975

Triadic

#B87592

#92B875

#7592B8

Split-Complementary

#B87592

#75B879

#75B3B8

Tetradic

#B87592

#B3B875

#75B89B

#7975B8

Monochromatic

#623247

#944C6B

#B87592

#D2A7BA

#ECDAE2

Rectangle

#B87592

#B89B75

#75B89B

#7592B8

Compound

#B87592

#B87975

#75B89B

#75B3B8

Variations

Lighter

#C691A8

#D1AFBE

#E3D2D9

Darker

#A15073

#70364F

#421E2E

Saturation

#A08C95

#B87592

#DB518D

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#B87592

#939391

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B87592

#84848F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B87592

#B57C7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

First Plum 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

#C98489

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B87592

Daylight 5500K

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

#B789AD

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.

#5DA284

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: #B87592;

CSS — background

background-color: #B87592;

CSS Variable

--color-first-plum: #B87592;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-plum': '#B87592' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B87592] text-[#B87592]

SCSS

$first-plum: #B87592;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B87592?

#B87592 is First Plum, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B87592 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with First Plum?

First Plum 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 First Plum?

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

Where can I download First Plum?

You can download First Plum 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 First Plum?

The hex code is #B87592. In RGB it's 184, 117, 146, and in HSL it's 334°, 32%, 59%.

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