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Sweet Chrysanthemum

#DD84A3

RGB 221, 132, 163 · HSL 339°, 57%, 69% · CMYK 0, 40, 26, 13

Sweet Chrysanthemum is #DD84A3 in HEX — rgb(221, 132, 163), hsl(339°, 57%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 26%, 13%).

Sweet Chrysanthemum pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 57%, 69%. 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#DD84A3

RGB221, 132, 163

HSL339°, 57%, 69%

HSV339°, 40%, 87%

CMYK0, 40, 26, 13

Decimal14517411

CSS RGBrgb(221, 132, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 57%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Chrysanthemum HDC-MD-10A

ΔE 0.5 · #DD84A4

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2078-40

ΔE 1.6 · #DD86A7

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 3 · #E585A5

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 4.3 · #D182A0

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 5 · #D4839A

Valspar

Peruvian Pom Pom 1006-3C

ΔE 5.7 · #CE7C94

Hallman-Lindsay

Minuette 1128

ΔE 5.9 · #D47791

Vista Paint

Minuette C-1127

ΔE 6 · #D07790

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 8.2 · #C47B95

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.2 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9.3 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.6 · #BF7A8F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 10.7 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.8 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 33.4 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 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

#DD84A3

#83DDBD

Analogous

#DD83CF

#DD84A3

#DD9083

Triadic

#DD84A3

#A2DD83

#83A2DD

Split-Complementary

#DD84A3

#83DD90

#83CFDD

Tetradic

#DD84A3

#CFDD83

#83DDBD

#9083DD

Monochromatic

#9C2B52

#CD4776

#DD84A3

#EDBFCF

#FAEBF0

Rectangle

#DD84A3

#DDBD83

#83DDBD

#83A2DD

Compound

#DD84A3

#DD9083

#83DDBD

#83CFDD

Variations

Lighter

#E49CB5

#E7B9C9

#EED8E0

Darker

#D14878

#9D244F

#5D132D

Saturation

#BDA2AC

#DD83A2

#EE729D

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD84A3

#AEACA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD84A3

#98989F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD84A3

#D98C8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sweet Chrysanthemum 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

#E59095

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD84A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D295BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#62C9A5

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: #DD84A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD84A3;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-chrysanthemum: #DD84A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-chrysanthemum': '#DD84A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD84A3] text-[#DD84A3]

SCSS

$sweet-chrysanthemum: #DD84A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD84A3?

#DD84A3 is Sweet Chrysanthemum, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DD84A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Chrysanthemum?

Sweet Chrysanthemum 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 Sweet Chrysanthemum?

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

Where can I download Sweet Chrysanthemum?

You can download Sweet Chrysanthemum 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 Sweet Chrysanthemum?

The hex code is #DD84A3. In RGB it's 221, 132, 163, and in HSL it's 339°, 57%, 69%.

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