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Sweet Spiceberry

#9D276B

RGB 157, 39, 107 · HSL 325°, 60%, 38% · CMYK 0, 75, 32, 38

Sweet Spiceberry is #9D276B in HEX — rgb(157, 39, 107), hsl(325°, 60%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 32%, 38%).

Sweet Spiceberry pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 60%, 38%. 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#9D276B

RGB157, 39, 107

HSL325°, 60%, 38%

HSV325°, 75%, 62%

CMYK0, 75, 32, 38

Decimal10299243

CSS RGBrgb(157, 39, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 60%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Spiceberry 130D-6

Exact match

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 4.1 · #A03472

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 7.6 · #9F3467

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 9 · #AA3E71

Vista Paint

Bridesmaid C-1158

ΔE 9.8 · #9D285B

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-30

ΔE 10.2 · #B5457C

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 10.3 · #BA417B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 10.7 · #9F2C5C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 12.9 · #B54D7F

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 13.4 · #A54976

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 15.8 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 18.8 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 20.8 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 22.8 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 28.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 43.5 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#9D276B

#279B57

Analogous

#91279B

#9D276B

#9B2730

Triadic

#9D276B

#6B9B27

#276B9B

Split-Complementary

#9D276B

#309B27

#279B91

Tetradic

#9D276B

#9B9127

#279B57

#27309B

Monochromatic

#210816

#5E1741

#9D276B

#CF3F93

#DE7CB6

Rectangle

#9D276B

#9B5727

#279B57

#276B9B

Compound

#9D276B

#9B2730

#279B57

#279B91

Variations

Lighter

#CC358D

#D170A8

#DFB0CC

Darker

#7E1D56

#58123B

#340A23

Saturation

#724F64

#9B276B

#AE136E

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

7.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9D276B

#686869

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D276B

#4D4D65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D276B

#993D3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sweet Spiceberry 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

#B54A6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D276B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A24F90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#287C4B

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: #9D276B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D276B;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-spiceberry: #9D276B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-spiceberry': '#9D276B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D276B] text-[#9D276B]

SCSS

$sweet-spiceberry: #9D276B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D276B?

#9D276B is Sweet Spiceberry, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9D276B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Spiceberry?

Sweet Spiceberry 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 Spiceberry?

Sweet Spiceberry 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 Spiceberry?

You can download Sweet Spiceberry 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 Spiceberry?

The hex code is #9D276B. In RGB it's 157, 39, 107, and in HSL it's 325°, 60%, 38%.

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