PINKS

Sitter Red

#3C2233

RGB 60, 34, 51 · HSL 321°, 28%, 18% · CMYK 0, 43, 15, 76

Sitter Red is #3C2233 in HEX — rgb(60, 34, 51), hsl(321°, 28%, 18%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 15%, 76%).

Sitter Red pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 28%, 18%. 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#3C2233

RGB60, 34, 51

HSL321°, 28%, 18%

HSV321°, 43%, 24%

CMYK0, 43, 15, 76

Decimal3940915

CSS RGBrgb(60, 34, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 28%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 2.5 · #392434

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 3.8 · #452A3B

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 5.1 · #482A3F

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 8.4 · #392A31

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 8.9 · #513249

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 9.7 · #51323B

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 10.4 · #351F21

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 10.5 · #493843

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 12.1 · #4A3C50

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 12.3 · #5D3A4B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12.8 · #423A45

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 13.9 · #603E53

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14 · #392A27

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.1 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.1 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16.1 · #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

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

#3C2233

#213B2A

Analogous

#37213B

#3C2233

#3B2125

Triadic

#3C2233

#323B21

#21323B

Split-Complementary

#3C2233

#253B21

#213B37

Tetradic

#3C2233

#3B3721

#213B2A

#21253B

Monochromatic

#10090E

#3C2233

#6C3D5B

#9D5885

Rectangle

#3C2233

#3B2A21

#213B2A

#21323B

Compound

#3C2233

#3B2125

#213B2A

#213B37

Variations

Lighter

#703F5F

#9F648A

#C4A7BA

Darker

#301A28

#21111C

#130A10

Saturation

#322A2F

#3B2132

#4B1137

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

14.30:1

AAA

vs Black

1.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C2233

#2D2E33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C2233

#282831

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C2233

#3A2625

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sitter 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

#6C4641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C2233

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A4B66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#22392A

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

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: #3C2233;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C2233;

CSS Variable

--color-sitter-red: #3C2233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sitter-red': '#3C2233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C2233] text-[#3C2233]

SCSS

$sitter-red: #3C2233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C2233?

#3C2233 is Sitter Red, a near-black pink with a warm undertone.

Is #3C2233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sitter Red?

Sitter 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 Sitter Red?

Sitter 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 Sitter Red?

You can download Sitter 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 Sitter Red?

The hex code is #3C2233. In RGB it's 60, 34, 51, and in HSL it's 321°, 28%, 18%.

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