REDS

Kremlin Red

#633639

RGB 99, 54, 57 · HSL 356°, 29%, 30% · CMYK 0, 45, 42, 61

Kremlin Red is #633639 in HEX — rgb(99, 54, 57), hsl(356°, 29%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 42%, 61%).

Kremlin Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 29%, 30%. 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#633639

RGB99, 54, 57

HSL356°, 29%, 30%

HSV356°, 45%, 39%

CMYK0, 45, 42, 61

Decimal6501945

CSS RGBrgb(99, 54, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 29%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gibbston Valley NZ10E9

ΔE 1.8 · #68393D

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 2.1 · #653A3E

Benjamin Moore

Cascabel CSP-445

ΔE 2.6 · #6A3B3D

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 3 · #60393B

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthly Pleasure 102

ΔE 3.4 · #693C3B

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 3.6 · #60373E

Behr

Dark Cherry Mocha S170-7

ΔE 3.8 · #663936

Sherwin-Williams

Sommelier SW7595

ΔE 3.8 · #5D3736

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 4.9 · #6C403E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.3 · #6D4247

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 5.5 · #633A34

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 7.5 · #763B42

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.7 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.8 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#633639

#366360

Analogous

#63364F

#633639

#634A36

Triadic

#633639

#396336

#363963

Split-Complementary

#633639

#36634A

#364F63

Tetradic

#633639

#4F6336

#366360

#4A3663

Monochromatic

#10090A

#311B1D

#633639

#945156

#B77B7F

Rectangle

#633639

#636036

#366360

#363963

Compound

#633639

#634A36

#366360

#364F63

Variations

Lighter

#915054

#AE797D

#CDB4B6

Darker

#502B2D

#371D1E

#211011

Saturation

#534647

#633639

#7E1B22

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

9.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#633639

#4D4938

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#633639

#404039

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#633639

#62383A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kremlin 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

#8A5546

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#633639

Daylight 5500K

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

#775A6A

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.

#31514F

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: #633639;

CSS — background

background-color: #633639;

CSS Variable

--color-kremlin-red: #633639;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kremlin-red': '#633639' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#633639] text-[#633639]

SCSS

$kremlin-red: #633639;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #633639?

#633639 is Kremlin Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #633639 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kremlin Red?

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

What colors pair well with Kremlin Red?

Kremlin 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 Kremlin Red?

You can download Kremlin 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 Kremlin Red?

The hex code is #633639. In RGB it's 99, 54, 57, and in HSL it's 356°, 29%, 30%.

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