REDS

Tin Pink

#A3898A

RGB 163, 137, 138 · HSL 358°, 12%, 59% · CMYK 0, 16, 15, 36

Tin Pink is #A3898A in HEX — rgb(163, 137, 138), hsl(358°, 12%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 15%, 36%).

Tin Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 12%, 59%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#A3898A

RGB163, 137, 138

HSL358°, 12%, 59%

HSV358°, 16%, 64%

CMYK0, 16, 15, 36

Decimal10717578

CSS RGBrgb(163, 137, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 12%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 0.8 · #A38A8C

Sherwin-Williams

Rosaline Pearl SW9077

ΔE 1.3 · #A38887

Behr

Cameo Rose PPU17-15

ΔE 1.5 · #A38B8A

PPG

Smoky Quartz 18-08

ΔE 1.7 · #A18A8D

Dulux

Mauverine S03C4

ΔE 2.2 · #9D8889

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Hollow DE6046

ΔE 2.9 · #A88E8B

Valspar

Irish Tea 1004-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #9C8682

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

ΔE 3.8 · #A49191

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 3.9 · #A0837F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bush Buck 141

ΔE 6.2 · #A48D83

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 7.2 · #938A88

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 9.4 · #89807A

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 9.8 · #989187

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 10.3 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 10.5 · #8F8F8F

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3898A

#8AA3A2

Analogous

#A38A97

#A3898A

#A3968A

Triadic

#A3898A

#8BA38A

#8A8BA3

Split-Complementary

#A3898A

#8AA396

#8A97A3

Tetradic

#A3898A

#97A38A

#8AA3A2

#968AA3

Monochromatic

#534142

#7E6364

#A3898A

#C5B5B5

#E6E0E0

Rectangle

#A3898A

#A3A28A

#8AA3A2

#8A8BA3

Compound

#A3898A

#A3968A

#8AA3A2

#8A97A3

Variations

Lighter

#B5A1A2

#C7BABA

#DDD7D8

Darker

#88696A

#5E4849

#372A2A

Saturation

#9A9393

#A38A8B

#D15C60

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.50:1

Deuteranopia

#A3898A

#95938A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3898A

#8E8E8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3898A

#A28A8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tin Pink carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BA9383

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3898A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A798A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#60A09E

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: #A3898A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3898A;

CSS Variable

--color-tin-pink: #A3898A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tin-pink': '#A3898A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3898A] text-[#A3898A]

SCSS

$tin-pink: #A3898A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3898A?

#A3898A is Tin Pink, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A3898A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tin Pink?

Tin Pink works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Tin Pink?

Tin Pink pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tin Pink?

You can download Tin Pink 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 Tin Pink?

The hex code is #A3898A. In RGB it's 163, 137, 138, and in HSL it's 358°, 12%, 59%.

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