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Upper Crust

#A3758B

RGB 163, 117, 139 · HSL 331°, 20%, 55% · CMYK 0, 28, 15, 36

Upper Crust is #A3758B in HEX — rgb(163, 117, 139), hsl(331°, 20%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 15%, 36%).

Upper Crust pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 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#A3758B

RGB163, 117, 139

HSL331°, 20%, 55%

HSV331°, 28%, 64%

CMYK0, 28, 15, 36

Decimal10712459

CSS RGBrgb(163, 117, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 20%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bedford Brown 140F-4

ΔE 1.2 · #A3768A

Dulux

Upper Crust S47E5

ΔE 1.7 · #A3748D

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #A57A8D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4 · #A47D90

PPG

Wild Geranium 1045-6

ΔE 6 · #986A79

Vista Paint

Rare Find C-105

ΔE 6.2 · #AB7C88

Hallman-Lindsay

Rare Find 106

ΔE 6.7 · #AE7E8A

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 6.8 · #B87E93

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 6.9 · #A97698

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 7.3 · #95727E

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 8.6 · #91788C

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.7 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.5 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.4 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 22.2 · #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

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

#A3758B

#75A38D

Analogous

#A375A2

#A3758B

#A37675

Triadic

#A3758B

#8BA375

#758BA3

Split-Complementary

#A3758B

#75A376

#75A2A3

Tetradic

#A3758B

#A2A375

#75A38D

#7675A3

Monochromatic

#4D333F

#7A5265

#A3758B

#C2A3B2

#E0D1D8

Rectangle

#A3758B

#A38D75

#75A38D

#758BA3

Compound

#A3758B

#A37675

#75A38D

#75A2A3

Variations

Lighter

#B691A3

#C6AEBA

#DCD1D7

Darker

#88596F

#5E3C4D

#37232D

Saturation

#93858C

#A3758B

#D1478A

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

3.84:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.47:1

Deuteranopia

#A3758B

#88898B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3758B

#7E7E88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3758B

#A17A7A

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

#BA8483

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3758B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A789A8

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.

#599578

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: #A3758B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3758B;

CSS Variable

--color-upper-crust: #A3758B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'upper-crust': '#A3758B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3758B] text-[#A3758B]

SCSS

$upper-crust: #A3758B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3758B?

#A3758B is Upper Crust, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A3758B 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 #A3758B. In RGB it's 163, 117, 139, and in HSL it's 331°, 20%, 55%.

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