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Chicory Root

#4A2F37

RGB 74, 47, 55 · HSL 342°, 22%, 24% · CMYK 0, 36, 26, 71

Chicory Root is #4A2F37 in HEX — rgb(74, 47, 55), hsl(342°, 22%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 26%, 71%).

Chicory Root pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 22%, 24%. 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#4A2F37

RGB74, 47, 55

HSL342°, 22%, 24%

HSV342°, 36%, 29%

CMYK0, 36, 26, 71

Decimal4861751

CSS RGBrgb(74, 47, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 22%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chicory Root BXC-21

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 2.6 · #51323B

Dulux

Blackcurrant Conserve S48B9

ΔE 4 · #52383E

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 4.3 · #4C3641

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 4.7 · #563940

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 5.6 · #593843

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 5.6 · #523A46

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 6.3 · #563135

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 6.9 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.9 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8 · #583F40

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 8.3 · #45322E

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 8.3 · #604046

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.6 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 9.8 · #593C50

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 14.3 · #53453C

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

#4A2F37

#304B43

Analogous

#4B3045

#4A2F37

#4B3530

Triadic

#4A2F37

#384B30

#30384B

Split-Complementary

#4A2F37

#304B35

#30454B

Tetradic

#4A2F37

#454B30

#304B43

#35304B

Monochromatic

#100A0C

#1C1215

#4A2F37

#794E5B

#A4707F

Rectangle

#4A2F37

#4B4330

#304B43

#30384B

Compound

#4A2F37

#4B3530

#304B43

#30454B

Variations

Lighter

#7A4E5B

#A07582

#C6B1B7

Darker

#3C262C

#2A1A1E

#190F12

Saturation

#41393C

#4B3038

#63182E

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

11.98:1

AAA

vs Black

1.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A2F37

#3B3A37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A2F37

#353536

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A2F37

#493132

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Chicory Root 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

#775044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A2F37

Daylight 5500K

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

#645569

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#274139

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: #4A2F37;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A2F37;

CSS Variable

--color-chicory-root: #4A2F37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicory-root': '#4A2F37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A2F37] text-[#4A2F37]

SCSS

$chicory-root: #4A2F37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A2F37?

#4A2F37 is Chicory Root, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #4A2F37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chicory Root?

Chicory Root 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 Chicory Root?

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

Where can I download Chicory Root?

You can download Chicory Root 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 Chicory Root?

The hex code is #4A2F37. In RGB it's 74, 47, 55, and in HSL it's 342°, 22%, 24%.

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