REDS

Pohutukawa

#651C26

RGB 101, 28, 38 · HSL 352°, 57%, 25% · CMYK 0, 72, 62, 60

Pohutukawa is #651C26 in HEX — rgb(101, 28, 38), hsl(352°, 57%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 62%, 60%).

Pohutukawa pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 57%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#651C26

RGB101, 28, 38

HSL352°, 57%, 25%

HSV352°, 72%, 40%

CMYK0, 72, 62, 60

Decimal6626342

CSS RGBrgb(101, 28, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 57%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 5 · #67272A

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 5.3 · #722933

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 5.4 · #642424

Behr

Sly Fox S-H-160

ΔE 6.4 · #6F2A36

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 6.9 · #692B2B

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 8.4 · #6A191B

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 8.5 · #7E2A37

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 9.2 · #682F34

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 10.3 · #7F3639

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 10.6 · #7E3738

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 11.6 · #7C3744

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 12.8 · #763B42

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 13.2 · #813E45

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 14.8 · #732318

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 18.8 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.2 · #9A4039

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

#651C26

#1B645A

Analogous

#641B49

#651C26

#64361B

Triadic

#651C26

#25641B

#1B2564

Split-Complementary

#651C26

#1B6436

#1B4964

Tetradic

#651C26

#49641B

#1B645A

#361B64

Monochromatic

#140507

#280B0F

#651C26

#A02C3B

#CE4B5C

Rectangle

#651C26

#645A1B

#1B645A

#1B2564

Compound

#651C26

#64361B

#1B645A

#1B4964

Variations

Lighter

#A02C3B

#C45563

#D7A1A8

Darker

#52141D

#390D13

#22070B

Saturation

#4B3538

#641B25

#720E1B

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

12.02:1

AAA

vs Black

1.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#651C26

#464123

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#651C26

#323225

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#651C26

#632126

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pohutukawa 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

#8B4238

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#651C26

Daylight 5500K

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

#78475C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#1C5049

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: #651C26;

CSS — background

background-color: #651C26;

CSS Variable

--color-pohutukawa: #651C26;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pohutukawa': '#651C26' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#651C26] text-[#651C26]

SCSS

$pohutukawa: #651C26;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #651C26?

#651C26 is Pohutukawa, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #651C26 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pohutukawa?

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

What colors pair well with Pohutukawa?

Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa?

You can download Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa?

The hex code is #651C26. In RGB it's 101, 28, 38, and in HSL it's 352°, 57%, 25%.

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