PINKS

Semi Sweet

#573F4A

RGB 87, 63, 74 · HSL 332°, 16%, 29% · CMYK 0, 28, 15, 66

Semi Sweet is #573F4A in HEX — rgb(87, 63, 74), hsl(332°, 16%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 15%, 66%).

Semi Sweet pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 16%, 29%. 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#573F4A

RGB87, 63, 74

HSL332°, 16%, 29%

HSV332°, 28%, 34%

CMYK0, 28, 15, 66

Decimal5717834

CSS RGBrgb(87, 63, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 16%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Soda 1222

ΔE 1.5 · #533D47

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 1.6 · #543D46

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 2.3 · #5C4450

Dulux

Punchit Purple S47B8

ΔE 2.4 · #55414E

Valspar

Perfect Plum 1011-7

ΔE 3.4 · #5B3C47

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.1 · #50414C

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 4.2 · #4C3641

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 4.3 · #533640

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.9 · #4D3E45

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 5.9 · #593C50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.3 · #503C50

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.4 · #583F40

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 11.4 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#573F4A

#3E564B

Analogous

#563E55

#573F4A

#563F3E

Triadic

#573F4A

#49563E

#3E4956

Split-Complementary

#573F4A

#3E563F

#3E5556

Tetradic

#573F4A

#55563E

#3E564B

#3F3E56

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#291E23

#573F4A

#825E6F

#A78695

Rectangle

#573F4A

#564B3E

#3E564B

#3E4956

Compound

#573F4A

#563F3E

#3E564B

#3E5556

Variations

Lighter

#805D6D

#A18491

#C7B9BF

Darker

#45313A

#302228

#1C1317

Saturation

#4D464A

#563E49

#751F47

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

9.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#573F4A

#49494A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#573F4A

#444449

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#573F4A

#564141

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Semi Sweet 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

#815C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#573F4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E6177

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.

#2F4F40

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: #573F4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #573F4A;

CSS Variable

--color-semi-sweet: #573F4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semi-sweet': '#573F4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#573F4A] text-[#573F4A]

SCSS

$semi-sweet: #573F4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #573F4A?

#573F4A is Semi Sweet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #573F4A warm or cool?

Semi Sweet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Semi Sweet?

Semi Sweet 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 Semi Sweet?

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

Where can I download Semi Sweet?

You can download Semi Sweet 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 Semi Sweet?

The hex code is #573F4A. In RGB it's 87, 63, 74, and in HSL it's 332°, 16%, 29%.

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