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Fig Balsamic

#550022

RGB 85, 0, 34 · HSL 336°, 100%, 17% · CMYK 0, 100, 60, 67

Fig Balsamic is #550022 in HEX — rgb(85, 0, 34), hsl(336°, 100%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 60%, 67%).

Fig Balsamic pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 100%, 17%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#550022

RGB85, 0, 34

HSL336°, 100%, 17%

HSV336°, 100%, 33%

CMYK0, 100, 60, 67

Decimal5570594

CSS RGBrgb(85, 0, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 100%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 9.3 · #6E1C34

Behr

Red Red Wine S-H-130

ΔE 11.3 · #74203B

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 14.2 · #722933

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.1 · #67272A

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 16.2 · #7E2A37

Vista Paint

Cordova Burgundy C-115

ΔE 16.4 · #783240

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 17.1 · #692B2B

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 17.2 · #6A191B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 17.7 · #713545

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 18.5 · #783741

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 20.4 · #763B42

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 20.8 · #7E3738

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 21.5 · #813E45

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 22.1 · #4F2318

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 25.3 · #6D4247

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 29.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#550022

#005734

Analogous

#57004E

#550022

#570900

Triadic

#550022

#235700

#002357

Split-Complementary

#550022

#005709

#004E57

Tetradic

#550022

#4E5700

#005734

#090057

Monochromatic

#1A000A

#550022

#A30041

#F00060

Rectangle

#550022

#573400

#005734

#002357

Compound

#550022

#570900

#005734

#004E57

Variations

Lighter

#AB0045

#EC146A

#E981AB

Darker

#45001C

#300013

#1C000B

Saturation

#381E29

#570023

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

14.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#550022

#363220

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#550022

#21211F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#550022

#530E13

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fig Balsamic 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

#7F2D35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#550022

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C3259

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#095335

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: #550022;

CSS — background

background-color: #550022;

CSS Variable

--color-fig-balsamic: #550022;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fig-balsamic': '#550022' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#550022] text-[#550022]

SCSS

$fig-balsamic: #550022;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #550022?

#550022 is Fig Balsamic, a near-black pink with a warm undertone.

Is #550022 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fig Balsamic?

Fig Balsamic 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 Fig Balsamic?

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

Where can I download Fig Balsamic?

You can download Fig Balsamic 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 Fig Balsamic?

The hex code is #550022. In RGB it's 85, 0, 34, and in HSL it's 336°, 100%, 17%.

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