PINKS

Chocolate Kiss

#3C1421

RGB 60, 20, 33 · HSL 341°, 50%, 16% · CMYK 0, 67, 45, 76

Chocolate Kiss is #3C1421 in HEX — rgb(60, 20, 33), hsl(341°, 50%, 16%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 45%, 76%).

Chocolate Kiss pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 50%, 16%. 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#3C1421
RGB60, 20, 33
HSL341°, 50%, 16%
HSV341°, 67%, 24%
CMYK0, 67, 45, 76
Decimal3937313
CSS RGBrgb(60, 20, 33)
CSS HSLhsl(341, 50%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 6.1 · #4A192C

Behr

Cimarron BXC-69

ΔE 11.1 · #592831

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Red SW2801

ΔE 11.3 · #4B2929

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 11.7 · #452A3B

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 11.8 · #392434

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 14.3 · #593030

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 15.5 · #593843

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 16.1 · #563940

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 16.3 · #392A27

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 16.8 · #5D3B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 17.2 · #523A46

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 18.5 · #473633

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 18.7 · #593C50

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 18.7 · #67272A

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 18.9 · #604046

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 19.4 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#3C1421
#143D30

Analogous

#3D1436
#3C1421
#3D1C14

Triadic

#3C1421
#213D14
#14213D

Split-Complementary

#3C1421
#143D1C
#14363D

Tetradic

#3C1421
#363D14
#143D30
#1C143D

Monochromatic

#13060A
#13060A
#3C1421
#772841
#B03B60

Rectangle

#3C1421
#3D3014
#143D30
#14213D

Compound

#3C1421
#3D1C14
#143D30
#14363D

Variations

Lighter

#7D2A44
#B4496B
#CE9AAA

Darker

#32101A
#230A12
#15060A

Saturation

#2F2327
#3D1421
#470A1E

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)

Aa

vs White

15.98:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C1421
#292720

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C1421
#1F1F20

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C1421
#3B1819

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Chocolate Kiss 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

#6C3C34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C1421

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A4158

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.

#1A4135

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #3C1421;
CSS — background 
background-color: #3C1421;
CSS Variable 
--color-chocolate-kiss: #3C1421;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'chocolate-kiss': '#3C1421' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#3C1421] text-[#3C1421]
SCSS 
$chocolate-kiss: #3C1421;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C1421?

#3C1421 is Chocolate Kiss, a near-black pink with a warm undertone.

Is #3C1421 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Kiss?

Chocolate Kiss 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 Chocolate Kiss?

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

Where can I download Chocolate Kiss?

You can download Chocolate Kiss 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 Chocolate Kiss?

The hex code is #3C1421. In RGB it's 60, 20, 33, and in HSL it's 341°, 50%, 16%.

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