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Castro

#44232F

RGB 68, 35, 47 · HSL 338°, 32%, 20% · CMYK 0, 49, 31, 73

Castro is #44232F in HEX — rgb(68, 35, 47), hsl(338°, 32%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 31%, 73%).

Castro pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 32%, 20%. 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#44232F

RGB68, 35, 47

HSL338°, 32%, 20%

HSV338°, 49%, 27%

CMYK0, 49, 31, 73

Decimal4465455

CSS RGBrgb(68, 35, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 32%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 5.6 · #452A3B

Behr

Plum Raisin 120F-7

ΔE 5.6 · #4F2F3D

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 6.7 · #51323B

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 7.1 · #392434

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 8.1 · #4A192C

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 9.1 · #4C3641

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 9.3 · #593843

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 9.8 · #563940

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 10.3 · #523A46

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 11 · #5D3B42

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 12.3 · #593C50

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.4 · #392A27

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 13 · #604046

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 13.3 · #473633

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.5 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.1 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#44232F

#234337

Analogous

#43233F

#44232F

#432723

Triadic

#44232F

#2F4323

#232F43

Split-Complementary

#44232F

#234327

#233F43

Tetradic

#44232F

#3F4323

#234337

#272343

Monochromatic

#11090C

#44232F

#763D52

#A85775

Rectangle

#44232F

#433723

#234337

#232F43

Compound

#44232F

#432723

#234337

#233F43

Variations

Lighter

#793E54

#A6637C

#C8A8B3

Darker

#371B25

#261219

#160A0F

Saturation

#382E32

#43232F

#55112A

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

13.75:1

AAA

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#44232F

#33322E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#44232F

#2B2B2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#44232F

#432627

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Castro 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

#72473E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#44232F

Daylight 5500K

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

#604C63

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.

#213A31

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: #44232F;

CSS — background

background-color: #44232F;

CSS Variable

--color-castro: #44232F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'castro': '#44232F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#44232F] text-[#44232F]

SCSS

$castro: #44232F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #44232F?

#44232F is Castro, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #44232F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Castro?

Castro 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 Castro?

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

Where can I download Castro?

You can download Castro 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 Castro?

The hex code is #44232F. In RGB it's 68, 35, 47, and in HSL it's 338°, 32%, 20%.

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