PINKS

Siliceous Red

#5A3D4A

RGB 90, 61, 74 · HSL 333°, 19%, 30% · CMYK 0, 32, 18, 65

Siliceous Red is #5A3D4A in HEX — rgb(90, 61, 74), hsl(333°, 19%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 18%, 65%).

Siliceous Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 19%, 30%. 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#5A3D4A

RGB90, 61, 74

HSL333°, 19%, 30%

HSV333°, 32%, 35%

CMYK0, 32, 18, 65

Decimal5913930

CSS RGBrgb(90, 61, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 19%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Perfect Plum 1011-7

ΔE 1.7 · #5B3C47

Dulux

Purple Sphinx S46D9

ΔE 2.5 · #563949

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 2.5 · #573F4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 3 · #523A46

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 3.1 · #593843

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3.4 · #5C4450

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 3.7 · #533640

Benjamin Moore

Jester CC-34

ΔE 4 · #5B3747

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 4.4 · #593C50

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.8 · #5D3B42

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.5 · #503C50

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.3 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.6 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.9 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.4 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.6 · #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

#5A3D4A

#3E5B4E

Analogous

#5B3E5A

#5A3D4A

#5B3F3E

Triadic

#5A3D4A

#4B5B3E

#3E4B5B

Split-Complementary

#5A3D4A

#3E5B3F

#3E5A5B

Tetradic

#5A3D4A

#5A5B3E

#3E5B4E

#3F3E5B

Monochromatic

#0F0A0D

#2E1F26

#5A3D4A

#895D71

#AC8697

Rectangle

#5A3D4A

#5B4E3E

#3E5B4E

#3E4B5B

Compound

#5A3D4A

#5B3F3E

#3E5B4E

#3E5A5B

Variations

Lighter

#865B6E

#A58392

#C9B8C0

Darker

#49313C

#332129

#1E1318

Saturation

#51484C

#5B3E4B

#7A1F48

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

9.54:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A3D4A

#49494A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A3D4A

#434348

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A3D4A

#594040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Siliceous 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

#835A53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A3D4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#705F77

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.

#315143

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: #5A3D4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A3D4A;

CSS Variable

--color-siliceous-red: #5A3D4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'siliceous-red': '#5A3D4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A3D4A] text-[#5A3D4A]

SCSS

$siliceous-red: #5A3D4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A3D4A?

#5A3D4A is Siliceous Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5A3D4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Siliceous Red?

Siliceous 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 Siliceous Red?

Siliceous 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 Siliceous Red?

You can download Siliceous 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 Siliceous Red?

The hex code is #5A3D4A. In RGB it's 90, 61, 74, and in HSL it's 333°, 19%, 30%.

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