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Fat Smooch

#C1537D

RGB 193, 83, 125 · HSL 337°, 47%, 54% · CMYK 0, 57, 35, 24

Fat Smooch is #C1537D in HEX — rgb(193, 83, 125), hsl(337°, 47%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 35%, 24%).

Fat Smooch pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 47%, 54%. 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#C1537D

RGB193, 83, 125

HSL337°, 47%, 54%

HSV337°, 57%, 76%

CMYK0, 57, 35, 24

Decimal12669821

CSS RGBrgb(193, 83, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 47%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lipstick DE5040

ΔE 3 · #C95B83

PPG

Panama Rose 1181-7

ΔE 3.2 · #C6577C

Benjamin Moore

Razzle 1348

ΔE 3.6 · #CA5380

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 4.3 · #B95579

Dulux

Lickedy Lick S48H8

ΔE 4.6 · #B44970

Behr

Deep Bloom 150D-5

ΔE 4.8 · #C55B8A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 6.2 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 6.4 · #B54D7F

Vista Paint

Groovy C-1122

ΔE 7.7 · #DA6390

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 8.9 · #DE6491

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 8.9 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 11.5 · #CB556E

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 14.1 · #DE4C8A

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.7 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 20.2 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 34.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#C1537D

#53C197

Analogous

#C153B4

#C1537D

#C15F53

Triadic

#C1537D

#7DC153

#537DC1

Split-Complementary

#C1537D

#53C15F

#53B4C1

Tetradic

#C1537D

#B4C153

#53C197

#5F53C1

Monochromatic

#5A2036

#923559

#C1537D

#D58BA7

#E9C3D2

Rectangle

#C1537D

#C19753

#53C197

#537DC1

Compound

#C1537D

#C15F53

#53C197

#53B4C1

Variations

Lighter

#CD7597

#D59DB2

#E3C8D3

Darker

#A53861

#732543

#441427

Saturation

#9A7986

#C1537D

#E03376

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#C1537D

#8C897B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1537D

#707079

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1537D

#BD5F61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fat Smooch 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

#D06B79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1537D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD709D

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.

#46A480

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: #C1537D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1537D;

CSS Variable

--color-fat-smooch: #C1537D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fat-smooch': '#C1537D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1537D] text-[#C1537D]

SCSS

$fat-smooch: #C1537D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1537D?

#C1537D is Fat Smooch, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C1537D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fat Smooch?

Fat Smooch 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 Fat Smooch?

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

Where can I download Fat Smooch?

You can download Fat Smooch 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 Fat Smooch?

The hex code is #C1537D. In RGB it's 193, 83, 125, and in HSL it's 337°, 47%, 54%.

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