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Sweet Cherry

#97314E

RGB 151, 49, 78 · HSL 343°, 51%, 39% · CMYK 0, 68, 48, 41

Sweet Cherry is #97314E in HEX — rgb(151, 49, 78), hsl(343°, 51%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 48%, 41%).

Sweet Cherry pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 51%, 39%. 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#97314E

RGB151, 49, 78

HSL343°, 51%, 39%

HSV343°, 68%, 59%

CMYK0, 68, 48, 41

Decimal9908558

CSS RGBrgb(151, 49, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 51%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Cherry M150-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 1 · #99324E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 1.7 · #922E4A

Dulux

Oriental Princess SB7G5

ΔE 1.9 · #92304B

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 3.1 · #8E2E49

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 4.1 · #932944

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 4.8 · #9F3A4F

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 6.1 · #953D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 7 · #AB3756

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 7.4 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.2 · #A53C49

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 10.3 · #8F3841

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.9 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.1 · #942A35

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 24.8 · #732318

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

#97314E

#319679

Analogous

#963180

#97314E

#964731

Triadic

#97314E

#4D9631

#314D96

Split-Complementary

#97314E

#319647

#318096

Tetradic

#97314E

#809631

#319679

#473196

Monochromatic

#230B12

#5C1E30

#97314E

#C64E70

#D8889E

Rectangle

#97314E

#967931

#319679

#314D96

Compound

#97314E

#964731

#319679

#318096

Variations

Lighter

#C24367

#CA7990

#DCB5C0

Darker

#7A253D

#551829

#320D18

Saturation

#73545D

#96314D

#AF1843

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

7.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#97314E

#6A654B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97314E

#4F4F4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97314E

#943B3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sweet Cherry 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

#B15156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97314E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E567A

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.

#307964

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: #97314E;

CSS — background

background-color: #97314E;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-cherry: #97314E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-cherry': '#97314E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97314E] text-[#97314E]

SCSS

$sweet-cherry: #97314E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97314E?

#97314E is Sweet Cherry, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #97314E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Cherry?

Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry?

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

Where can I download Sweet Cherry?

You can download Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry?

The hex code is #97314E. In RGB it's 151, 49, 78, and in HSL it's 343°, 51%, 39%.

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