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Sugar Beet

#834253

RGB 131, 66, 83 · HSL 344°, 33%, 39% · CMYK 0, 50, 37, 49

Sugar Beet is #834253 in HEX — rgb(131, 66, 83), hsl(344°, 33%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 37%, 49%).

Sugar Beet pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 33%, 39%. 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#834253

RGB131, 66, 83

HSL344°, 33%, 39%

HSV344°, 50%, 51%

CMYK0, 50, 37, 49

Decimal8602195

CSS RGBrgb(131, 66, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 33%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 2.8 · #84404E

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 3.4 · #854158

Behr

Boston Brick 160F-6

ΔE 3.6 · #793A4A

Dulux

Ripe Rhubarb S48E9

ΔE 4.1 · #7D3849

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 4.2 · #7C3F55

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 4.3 · #82495A

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 4.5 · #7A424E

Vista Paint

Raspberry Crush K-1229

ΔE 5.2 · #80444C

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 5.4 · #81465D

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 5.8 · #743E4F

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 11.2 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 12.4 · #7E3738

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.6 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.3 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 23.6 · #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 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

#834253

#438473

Analogous

#844375

#834253

#845243

Triadic

#834253

#548443

#435484

Split-Complementary

#834253

#438452

#437584

Tetradic

#834253

#758443

#438473

#524384

Monochromatic

#1F0F13

#512934

#834253

#B06378

#CA96A4

Rectangle

#834253

#847343

#438473

#435484

Compound

#834253

#845243

#438473

#437584

Variations

Lighter

#AC596F

#BC8795

#D5BCC3

Darker

#6B3443

#4B232D

#2C141A

Saturation

#6D5A5F

#844354

#A62145

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#834253

#636052

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#834253

#525251

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#834253

#814749

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sugar Beet 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

#A25E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#834253

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F637E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3D6C60

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: #834253;

CSS — background

background-color: #834253;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-beet: #834253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-beet': '#834253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#834253] text-[#834253]

SCSS

$sugar-beet: #834253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #834253?

#834253 is Sugar Beet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #834253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sugar Beet?

Sugar Beet 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 Sugar Beet?

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

Where can I download Sugar Beet?

You can download Sugar Beet 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 Sugar Beet?

The hex code is #834253. In RGB it's 131, 66, 83, and in HSL it's 344°, 33%, 39%.

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