REDS

Rookwood Dark Red

#4B2929

RGB 75, 41, 41 · HSL 0°, 29%, 23% · CMYK 0, 45, 45, 71

Rookwood Dark Red is #4B2929 in HEX — rgb(75, 41, 41), hsl(0°, 29%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 45%, 71%).

Rookwood Dark Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 29%, 23%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4B2929

RGB75, 41, 41

HSL0°, 29%, 23%

HSV0°, 45%, 29%

CMYK0, 45, 45, 71

Decimal4925737

CSS RGBrgb(75, 41, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 29%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Red SW2801

Exact match

Behr

Brown Eyes S-G-740

ΔE 4 · #543231

Dulux

Cumberland Red S03B9

ΔE 4.6 · #513331

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 4.9 · #563135

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 5.1 · #593030

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 5.5 · #4C2F27

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 8.7 · #60373E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.7 · #53372C

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 9 · #563940

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 9.5 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 9.7 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 9.7 · #633D38

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.2 · #583F40

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 11 · #604046

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 12.9 · #6B443D

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 14.9 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#4B2929

#2A4C4C

Analogous

#4C2A3B

#4B2929

#4C3B2A

Triadic

#4B2929

#2A4C2A

#2A2A4C

Split-Complementary

#4B2929

#2A4C3B

#2A3B4C

Tetradic

#4B2929

#3B4C2A

#2A4C4C

#3B2A4C

Monochromatic

#100909

#1A0E0E

#4B2929

#7D4545

#AA6464

Rectangle

#4B2929

#4C4C2A

#2A4C4C

#2A2A4C

Compound

#4B2929

#4C3B2A

#2A4C4C

#2A3B4C

Variations

Lighter

#7E4646

#A66C6C

#C8ACAC

Darker

#3D2121

#2B1616

#190D0D

Saturation

#403636

#4C2A2A

#601515

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

12.74:1

AAA

vs Black

1.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B2929

#3A3728

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B2929

#313129

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B2929

#4A2A2C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rookwood Dark Red 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

#784B3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B2929

Daylight 5500K

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

#65505E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#253E3E

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #4B2929;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B2929;

CSS Variable

--color-rookwood-dark-red: #4B2929;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rookwood-dark-red': '#4B2929' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B2929] text-[#4B2929]

SCSS

$rookwood-dark-red: #4B2929;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B2929?

#4B2929 is Rookwood Dark Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4B2929 warm or cool?

Rookwood Dark Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rookwood Dark Red?

Rookwood Dark Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Rookwood Dark Red?

Rookwood Dark Red 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 Rookwood Dark Red?

You can download Rookwood Dark Red 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 Rookwood Dark Red?

The hex code is #4B2929. In RGB it's 75, 41, 41, and in HSL it's 0°, 29%, 23%.

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