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Carter

#744551

RGB 116, 69, 81 · HSL 345°, 25%, 36% · CMYK 0, 41, 30, 55

Carter is #744551 in HEX — rgb(116, 69, 81), hsl(345°, 25%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 30%, 55%).

Carter pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 25%, 36%. 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

HEX#744551

RGB116, 69, 81

HSL345°, 25%, 36%

HSV345°, 41%, 45%

CMYK0, 41, 30, 55

Decimal7619921

CSS RGBrgb(116, 69, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 25%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carter CW-355

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 2.6 · #794550

Dulux

Cryptic Light S48D8

ΔE 2.7 · #6D434F

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 2.8 · #71424A

Behr

Rule Breaker MQ1-1

ΔE 4.2 · #774E58

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 4.3 · #7A424E

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 4.4 · #743E4F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 4.7 · #6D4247

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 4.8 · #69444F

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 5.7 · #794A4D

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 7.2 · #895460

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.1 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.4 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 12.8 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 17.7 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#744551

#457367

Analogous

#734567

#744551

#735045

Triadic

#744551

#507345

#455073

Split-Complementary

#744551

#457350

#456773

Tetradic

#744551

#677345

#457367

#504573

Monochromatic

#130B0D

#43282F

#744551

#A16372

#BE939D

Rectangle

#744551

#736745

#457367

#455073

Compound

#744551

#735045

#457367

#456773

Variations

Lighter

#9C5D6D

#B28893

#D0BCC1

Darker

#5D3640

#40252C

#261519

Saturation

#635558

#734550

#95223F

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

7.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#744551

#5B5950

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#744551

#4F4F50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#744551

#72484A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carter 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

#966058

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#744551

Daylight 5500K

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

#84657C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3B6258

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: #744551;

CSS — background

background-color: #744551;

CSS Variable

--color-carter: #744551;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carter': '#744551' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#744551] text-[#744551]

SCSS

$carter: #744551;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #744551?

#744551 is Carter, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #744551 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carter?

Carter 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 Carter?

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

Where can I download Carter?

You can download Carter 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 Carter?

The hex code is #744551. In RGB it's 116, 69, 81, and in HSL it's 345°, 25%, 36%.

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