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Gooseberry

#A23F5D

RGB 162, 63, 93 · HSL 342°, 44%, 44% · CMYK 0, 61, 43, 36

Gooseberry is #A23F5D in HEX — rgb(162, 63, 93), hsl(342°, 44%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 43%, 36%).

Gooseberry pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 44%, 44%. 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#A23F5D

RGB162, 63, 93

HSL342°, 44%, 44%

HSV342°, 61%, 64%

CMYK0, 61, 43, 36

Decimal10633053

CSS RGBrgb(162, 63, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 44%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Rebellion SB7H9

ΔE 2.4 · #9E3E58

Sherwin-Williams

Hot SW6843

ΔE 3.3 · #AC4362

Benjamin Moore

Berry CSP-440

ΔE 4.1 · #9F4063

Vista Paint

Obsession C-1129

ΔE 4.4 · #A73B58

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 4.5 · #AC3E5F

Behr

Pottery Red 160D-6

ΔE 4.9 · #AB3D5B

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 5 · #B14566

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 6.5 · #9F3A4F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 7.4 · #B8516C

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 7.4 · #AB3756

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 9.5 · #B95579

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 11.2 · #AA3E71

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 11.8 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 11.9 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.4 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 27.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

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

#A23F5D

#3FA284

Analogous

#A23F8E

#A23F5D

#A2533F

Triadic

#A23F5D

#5CA23F

#3F5CA2

Split-Complementary

#A23F5D

#3FA253

#3F8EA2

Tetradic

#A23F5D

#8EA23F

#3FA284

#533FA2

Monochromatic

#33141D

#6A293D

#A23F5D

#C46884

#DAA0B1

Rectangle

#A23F5D

#A2843F

#3FA284

#3F5CA2

Compound

#A23F5D

#A2533F

#3FA284

#3F8EA2

Variations

Lighter

#BF5A79

#C9899D

#DCBEC7

Darker

#833049

#5C2032

#36121D

Saturation

#7F616A

#A23F5C

#C11F50

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

6.17:1

vs Black

3.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A23F5D

#74705B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A23F5D

#5A5A5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A23F5D

#9F484C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gooseberry 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

#B95C61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A23F5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A66185

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.

#3C836E

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: #A23F5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A23F5D;

CSS Variable

--color-gooseberry: #A23F5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gooseberry': '#A23F5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A23F5D] text-[#A23F5D]

SCSS

$gooseberry: #A23F5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A23F5D?

#A23F5D is Gooseberry, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A23F5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gooseberry?

Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry?

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

Where can I download Gooseberry?

You can download Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry?

The hex code is #A23F5D. In RGB it's 162, 63, 93, and in HSL it's 342°, 44%, 44%.

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