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Sparrow Grey Red

#523E47

RGB 82, 62, 71 · HSL 333°, 14%, 28% · CMYK 0, 24, 13, 68

Sparrow Grey Red is #523E47 in HEX — rgb(82, 62, 71), hsl(333°, 14%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 13%, 68%).

Sparrow Grey Red pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 14%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#523E47

RGB82, 62, 71

HSL333°, 14%, 28%

HSV333°, 24%, 32%

CMYK0, 24, 13, 68

Decimal5389895

CSS RGBrgb(82, 62, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 14%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Soda 1222

ΔE 1.1 · #533D47

Vista Paint

Concord Grape C-1382

ΔE 1.4 · #513E49

Dulux

Veiled Violet S46A8

ΔE 2.3 · #54424D

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 2.3 · #573F4A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 2.6 · #4D3E45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 2.8 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 3.3 · #4D404A

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 3.6 · #4C3641

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3.9 · #5C4450

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 4.4 · #4E4247

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #564A52

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.9 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 7.7 · #593C50

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 9.1 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11.6 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.7 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#523E47

#3D5148

Analogous

#513D50

#523E47

#513E3D

Triadic

#523E47

#46513D

#3D4651

Split-Complementary

#523E47

#3D513E

#3D5051

Tetradic

#523E47

#50513D

#3D5148

#3E3D51

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#261D21

#523E47

#7D5E6C

#A38592

Rectangle

#523E47

#51483D

#3D5148

#3D4651

Compound

#523E47

#513E3D

#3D5148

#3D5051

Variations

Lighter

#7B5D6B

#9E8490

#C5B8BE

Darker

#423138

#2D2127

#1B1316

Saturation

#4A4447

#513D46

#701F43

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

9.82:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#523E47

#464647

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#523E47

#424246

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#523E47

#514040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sparrow Grey 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

#7D5B50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#523E47

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A6075

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E4C3E

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #523E47;

CSS — background

background-color: #523E47;

CSS Variable

--color-sparrow-grey-red: #523E47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparrow-grey-red': '#523E47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#523E47] text-[#523E47]

SCSS

$sparrow-grey-red: #523E47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #523E47?

#523E47 is Sparrow Grey Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #523E47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sparrow Grey Red?

Sparrow Grey 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 Sparrow Grey Red?

Sparrow Grey 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 Sparrow Grey Red?

You can download Sparrow Grey 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 Sparrow Grey Red?

The hex code is #523E47. In RGB it's 82, 62, 71, and in HSL it's 333°, 14%, 28%.

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