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Grape Soda

#543D46

RGB 84, 61, 70 · HSL 337°, 16%, 28% · CMYK 0, 27, 17, 67

Grape Soda is #543D46 in HEX — rgb(84, 61, 70), hsl(337°, 16%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 17%, 67%).

Grape Soda pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 16%, 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#543D46

RGB84, 61, 70

HSL337°, 16%, 28%

HSV337°, 27%, 33%

CMYK0, 27, 17, 67

Decimal5520710

CSS RGBrgb(84, 61, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 16%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Soda 1222

ΔE 0.8 · #533D47

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 1.6 · #573F4A

Dulux

Bruised Burgundy S48B8

ΔE 2.6 · #5B4149

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 3.4 · #4C3641

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 3.5 · #563940

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3.7 · #5C4450

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 3.8 · #533640

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 3.9 · #4D3E45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.1 · #50414C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.3 · #583F40

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 6.8 · #564A52

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 7.2 · #593C50

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 10.1 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11.9 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#543D46

#3C534A

Analogous

#533C50

#543D46

#533F3C

Triadic

#543D46

#45533C

#3C4553

Split-Complementary

#543D46

#3C533F

#3C5053

Tetradic

#543D46

#50533C

#3C534A

#3F3C53

Monochromatic

#0F0B0C

#261C20

#543D46

#7F5C6A

#A58390

Rectangle

#543D46

#534A3C

#3C534A

#3C4553

Compound

#543D46

#533F3C

#3C534A

#3C5053

Variations

Lighter

#7D5B68

#A0828D

#C6B8BD

Darker

#433037

#2E2026

#1B1316

Saturation

#4B4447

#533C45

#711E3E

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

9.85:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#543D46

#474746

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#543D46

#424245

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#543D46

#533F3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grape Soda 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

#7E5A50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#543D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C5F74

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E4C40

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: #543D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #543D46;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-soda: #543D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-soda': '#543D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#543D46] text-[#543D46]

SCSS

$grape-soda: #543D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #543D46?

#543D46 is Grape Soda, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #543D46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Soda?

Grape Soda 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 Grape Soda?

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

Where can I download Grape Soda?

You can download Grape Soda 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 Grape Soda?

The hex code is #543D46. In RGB it's 84, 61, 70, and in HSL it's 337°, 16%, 28%.

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