PINKS

Beet Red

#7E203F

RGB 126, 32, 63 · HSL 340°, 59%, 31% · CMYK 0, 75, 50, 51

Beet Red is #7E203F in HEX — rgb(126, 32, 63), hsl(340°, 59%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 50%, 51%).

Beet Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 59%, 31%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#7E203F

RGB126, 32, 63

HSL340°, 59%, 31%

HSV340°, 75%, 49%

CMYK0, 75, 50, 51

Decimal8265791

CSS RGBrgb(126, 32, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 59%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winning Red BIC-34

ΔE 3.5 · #7B2543

Dulux

Scarlet Desire SB7G4

ΔE 4 · #8A2948

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 5.6 · #8E2E49

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 6.3 · #6E1C34

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 6.7 · #922E4A

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

ΔE 8 · #8E3155

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 8.5 · #812A51

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 9 · #99324E

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 10 · #953D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 11.8 · #7C3744

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 12.4 · #8F3841

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 15.6 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.8 · #942A35

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.2 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 21.5 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 23.4 · #732318

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

#7E203F

#207E5F

Analogous

#7E206E

#7E203F

#7E3020

Triadic

#7E203F

#407E20

#20407E

Split-Complementary

#7E203F

#207E30

#206E7E

Tetradic

#7E203F

#6E7E20

#207E5F

#30207E

Monochromatic

#14050A

#411121

#7E203F

#BB305E

#D66188

Rectangle

#7E203F

#7E5F20

#207E5F

#20407E

Compound

#7E203F

#7E3020

#207E5F

#206E7E

Variations

Lighter

#B62F5C

#CA6084

#DBA8B9

Darker

#661832

#480F22

#2A0814

Saturation

#5D414A

#7E2040

#8E103A

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

9.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7E203F

#56523D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E203F

#3E3E3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E203F

#7C2B2F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Beet 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

#9E454A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E203F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B4A6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#21654E

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: #7E203F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E203F;

CSS Variable

--color-beet-red: #7E203F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beet-red': '#7E203F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E203F] text-[#7E203F]

SCSS

$beet-red: #7E203F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E203F?

#7E203F is Beet Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7E203F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beet Red?

Beet 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 Beet Red?

Beet 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 Beet Red?

You can download Beet 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 Beet Red?

The hex code is #7E203F. In RGB it's 126, 32, 63, and in HSL it's 340°, 59%, 31%.

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