REDS

Kuwazome Red

#59292C

RGB 89, 41, 44 · HSL 356°, 37%, 25% · CMYK 0, 54, 51, 65

Kuwazome Red is #59292C in HEX — rgb(89, 41, 44), hsl(356°, 37%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 51%, 65%).

Kuwazome Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 37%, 25%. 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#59292C

RGB89, 41, 44

HSL356°, 37%, 25%

HSV356°, 54%, 35%

CMYK0, 54, 51, 65

Decimal5843244

CSS RGBrgb(89, 41, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 37%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cimarron BXC-69

ΔE 3.7 · #592831

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 4.2 · #593030

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802

ΔE 4.6 · #622F2D

Dulux

Red Shale S04C9

ΔE 4.8 · #63312F

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 5.5 · #682F34

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 6 · #592321

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 6.4 · #683839

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 6.5 · #563135

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthly Pleasure 102

ΔE 8 · #693C3B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 8.2 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 9.6 · #4F2318

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 9.7 · #6C403E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 10.2 · #763B42

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 10.7 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 12.6 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.7 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#59292C

#285754

Analogous

#572843

#59292C

#573D28

Triadic

#59292C

#2B5728

#282B57

Split-Complementary

#59292C

#28573D

#284357

Tetradic

#59292C

#435728

#285754

#3D2857

Monochromatic

#110809

#231011

#59292C

#8C4045

#B76267

Rectangle

#59292C

#575428

#285754

#282B57

Compound

#59292C

#573D28

#285754

#284357

Variations

Lighter

#8C4045

#B0686D

#CDABAD

Darker

#471F22

#311517

#1D0C0D

Saturation

#47393A

#57282B

#6B141A

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

11.81:1

AAA

vs Black

1.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#59292C

#423E2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#59292C

#35352C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#59292C

#582B2E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kuwazome 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

#824B3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#59292C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F5060

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#254745

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #59292C;

CSS — background

background-color: #59292C;

CSS Variable

--color-kuwazome-red: #59292C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kuwazome-red': '#59292C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#59292C] text-[#59292C]

SCSS

$kuwazome-red: #59292C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #59292C?

#59292C is Kuwazome Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #59292C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kuwazome Red?

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

What colors pair well with Kuwazome Red?

Kuwazome 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 Kuwazome Red?

You can download Kuwazome 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 Kuwazome Red?

The hex code is #59292C. In RGB it's 89, 41, 44, and in HSL it's 356°, 37%, 25%.

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