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Upper Crust

#A3748D

RGB 163, 116, 141 · HSL 328°, 20%, 55% · CMYK 0, 29, 13, 36

Upper Crust is #A3748D in HEX — rgb(163, 116, 141), hsl(328°, 20%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 13%, 36%).

Upper Crust pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 20%, 55%. 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#A3748D

RGB163, 116, 141

HSL328°, 20%, 55%

HSV328°, 29%, 64%

CMYK0, 29, 13, 36

Decimal10712205

CSS RGBrgb(163, 116, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 20%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Upper Crust S47E5

Exact match

Behr

Bedford Brown 140F-4

ΔE 2.9 · #A3768A

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 4.1 · #A57A8D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 5.2 · #A47D90

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 5.3 · #A97698

Vista Paint

Screen Gem C-1205

ΔE 6 · #9A7595

Hallman-Lindsay

Screen Gem 1206

ΔE 6.1 · #9D7798

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 6.8 · #8E6883

PPG

Wild Geranium 1045-6

ΔE 7 · #986A79

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 7.1 · #B87E93

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 8.6 · #B87592

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.7 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.6 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 11.6 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 20.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 23.4 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A3748D

#75A38B

Analogous

#A275A3

#A3748D

#A37577

Triadic

#A3748D

#8EA375

#758EA3

Split-Complementary

#A3748D

#77A375

#75A3A2

Tetradic

#A3748D

#A3A275

#75A38B

#7577A3

Monochromatic

#4D3341

#7A5267

#A3748D

#C2A3B4

#E0D1D9

Rectangle

#A3748D

#A38B75

#75A38B

#758EA3

Compound

#A3748D

#A37577

#75A38B

#75A3A2

Variations

Lighter

#B691A4

#C6AEBB

#DCD1D7

Darker

#885972

#5E3C4E

#37232E

Saturation

#93858D

#A3758E

#D14791

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

3.86:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.44:1

Deuteranopia

#A3748D

#87888C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3748D

#7E7E8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3748D

#A07A79

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Upper Crust 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

#BA8485

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3748D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A789A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#599575

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A3748D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3748D;

CSS Variable

--color-upper-crust: #A3748D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'upper-crust': '#A3748D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3748D] text-[#A3748D]

SCSS

$upper-crust: #A3748D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3748D?

#A3748D is Upper Crust, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A3748D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Upper Crust?

Upper Crust 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 Upper Crust?

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

Where can I download Upper Crust?

You can download Upper Crust 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 Upper Crust?

The hex code is #A3748D. In RGB it's 163, 116, 141, and in HSL it's 328°, 20%, 55%.

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