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Spicy Purple

#B9396E

RGB 185, 57, 110 · HSL 335°, 53%, 47% · CMYK 0, 69, 41, 27

Spicy Purple is #B9396E in HEX — rgb(185, 57, 110), hsl(335°, 53%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 41%, 27%).

Spicy Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 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#B9396E

RGB185, 57, 110

HSL335°, 53%, 47%

HSV335°, 69%, 73%

CMYK0, 69, 41, 27

Decimal12138862

CSS RGBrgb(185, 57, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 53%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 0.9 · #B7386E

Behr

Hibiscus Flower P140-6

ΔE 4.1 · #BD316E

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 4.3 · #AE3162

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 4.5 · #AC3263

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 5.4 · #AC3663

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 8 · #AA3E71

Dulux

Lickedy Lick S48H8

ΔE 8.5 · #B44970

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 9.4 · #AB446B

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 10.3 · #B54D7F

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 11.9 · #DE4C8A

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 12.3 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 13.4 · #B8516C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 14.8 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 20.6 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 21.4 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 35.6 · #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

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

#B9396E

#38B782

Analogous

#B738AD

#B9396E

#B74338

Triadic

#B9396E

#6DB738

#386DB7

Split-Complementary

#B9396E

#38B743

#38ADB7

Tetradic

#B9396E

#ADB738

#38B782

#4338B7

Monochromatic

#421428

#7D264A

#B9396E

#D16B96

#E3A5BF

Rectangle

#B9396E

#B78238

#38B782

#386DB7

Compound

#B9396E

#B74338

#38B782

#38ADB7

Variations

Lighter

#CC5A89

#D289A8

#E1BECD

Darker

#952B57

#681B3C

#3E0F22

Saturation

#8B6575

#B7386D

#D41C69

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

5.42:1

vs Black

3.87:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B9396E

#807C6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9396E

#606069

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9396E

#B54A4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Spicy Purple 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

#CA576E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9396E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B75C92

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#38946E

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: #B9396E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9396E;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy-purple: #B9396E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy-purple': '#B9396E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9396E] text-[#B9396E]

SCSS

$spicy-purple: #B9396E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9396E?

#B9396E is Spicy Purple, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B9396E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spicy Purple?

Spicy Purple 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 Spicy Purple?

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

Where can I download Spicy Purple?

You can download Spicy Purple 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 Spicy Purple?

The hex code is #B9396E. In RGB it's 185, 57, 110, and in HSL it's 335°, 53%, 47%.

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