PINKS
Carambar
#552233
Carambar is #552233 in HEX — rgb(85, 34, 51), hsl(340°, 43%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 40%, 67%).
Carambar pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 43%, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Chianti S-H-150
RAL
Purple Violet 4007
Sherwin-Williams
Burgundy SW6300
Benjamin Moore
Dark 2075-10
Vista Paint
Cherry Bon Bon K-1234
Valspar
Berry Brown 1010-7
Dulux
High Priest S47E9
Hallman-Lindsay
Sophistication 115
Kilz
Bookmarker TB-99
Farrow & Ball
Brinjal 222
PPG
Chilled Wine 1045-7
Dunn-Edwards
Primitive Plum DEA195
Colorhouse
Wood .04 Wood-04
Kobra
Red 17
Dutch Boy
Maroon D-6773
IKEA
IKEA102 102
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
3/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Soft · Romantic
Carambar 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #552233?
#552233 is Carambar, a deep pink with a warm undertone.
Is #552233 warm or cool?
Carambar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Carambar?
Carambar 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 Carambar?
Carambar pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Carambar?
You can download Carambar 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 Carambar?
The hex code is #552233. In RGB it's 85, 34, 51, and in HSL it's 340°, 43%, 23%.
