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Medium Violet Red

#C71585

RGB 199, 21, 133 · HSL 322°, 81%, 43% · CMYK 0, 89, 33, 22

Medium Violet Red is #C71585 in HEX — rgb(199, 21, 133), hsl(322°, 81%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 33%, 22%).

Medium Violet Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 81%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C71585

RGB199, 21, 133

HSL322°, 81%, 43%

HSV322°, 89%, 78%

CMYK0, 89, 33, 22

Decimal13047173

CSS RGBrgb(199, 21, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 81%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Smoothie 120B-7

ΔE 4.9 · #CC2C92

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 18 · #BD4380

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 18.1 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 19.1 · #BA417B

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 21.4 · #AE417B

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 23.7 · #AE3162

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.8 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 25 · #B54D7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 25.3 · #AC3663

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 27.3 · #C25A88

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 29.4 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 30.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 33.6 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 38.4 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 40.9 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 51.5 · #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

#C71585

#15C656

Analogous

#AF15C6

#C71585

#C6152D

Triadic

#C71585

#85C615

#1585C6

Split-Complementary

#C71585

#2DC615

#15C6AF

Tetradic

#C71585

#C6AF15

#15C656

#152DC6

Monochromatic

#3C0628

#810E57

#C71585

#EB3DAB

#F282C9

Rectangle

#C71585

#C65615

#15C656

#1585C6

Compound

#C71585

#C6152D

#15C656

#15C6AF

Variations

Lighter

#E92DA4

#E46CB8

#E9AFD4

Darker

#A20D6C

#72074B

#44022C

Saturation

#885375

#C61585

#D10A88

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

#C71585

#808182

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C71585

#5A5A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C71585

#C14242

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Medium Violet 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

#D53C7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C71585

Daylight 5500K

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

#C241A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1D9D4C

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: #C71585;

CSS — background

background-color: #C71585;

CSS Variable

--color-medium-violet-red: #C71585;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medium-violet-red': '#C71585' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C71585] text-[#C71585]

SCSS

$medium-violet-red: #C71585;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C71585?

#C71585 is Medium Violet Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C71585 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Medium Violet Red?

Medium Violet 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 Medium Violet Red?

Medium Violet 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 Medium Violet Red?

You can download Medium Violet 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 Medium Violet Red?

The hex code is #C71585. In RGB it's 199, 21, 133, and in HSL it's 322°, 81%, 43%.

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