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Barossa

#452E39

RGB 69, 46, 57 · HSL 331°, 20%, 23% · CMYK 0, 33, 17, 73

Barossa is #452E39 in HEX — rgb(69, 46, 57), hsl(331°, 20%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 17%, 73%).

Barossa pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 20%, 23%. 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#452E39

RGB69, 46, 57

HSL331°, 20%, 23%

HSV331°, 33%, 27%

CMYK0, 33, 17, 73

Decimal4533817

CSS RGBrgb(69, 46, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 20%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Embarcadero 140F-7

ΔE 2 · #493039

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 3.5 · #4C3641

Dulux

Majestic Robe S46C9

ΔE 4.3 · #452A3B

Vista Paint

Purple Shadow C-1214

ΔE 4.6 · #483743

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 4.8 · #493843

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 5 · #51323B

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 5.9 · #392434

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 6.8 · #563940

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.7 · #4D3E45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.5 · #50414C

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 9.2 · #4A3C50

RAL

Black Red 3007

ΔE 9.5 · #351F21

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 9.8 · #5C4450

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.9 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.2 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 14.1 · #313536

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#452E39

#2F463B

Analogous

#462F46

#452E39

#462F2F

Triadic

#452E39

#3A462F

#2F3A46

Split-Complementary

#452E39

#2F462F

#2F4646

Tetradic

#452E39

#46462F

#2F463B

#2F2F46

Monochromatic

#0F0A0D

#181014

#452E39

#744E60

#9F6F86

Rectangle

#452E39

#463B2F

#2F463B

#2F3A46

Compound

#452E39

#462F2F

#2F463B

#2F4646

Variations

Lighter

#764E61

#9D7589

#C4B1BA

Darker

#39252F

#271920

#170E13

Saturation

#3E373B

#462F3A

#5E1739

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

12.33:1

AAA

vs Black

1.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#452E39

#383839

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#452E39

#333338

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#452E39

#443130

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Barossa 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

#734F46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#452E39

Daylight 5500K

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

#60546A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#253E32

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: #452E39;

CSS — background

background-color: #452E39;

CSS Variable

--color-barossa: #452E39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barossa': '#452E39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#452E39] text-[#452E39]

SCSS

$barossa: #452E39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #452E39?

#452E39 is Barossa, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #452E39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barossa?

Barossa 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 Barossa?

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

Where can I download Barossa?

You can download Barossa 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 Barossa?

The hex code is #452E39. In RGB it's 69, 46, 57, and in HSL it's 331°, 20%, 23%.

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