REDS

Ruby Lips

#813E45

RGB 129, 62, 69 · HSL 354°, 35%, 37% · CMYK 0, 52, 47, 49

Ruby Lips is #813E45 in HEX — rgb(129, 62, 69), hsl(354°, 35%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 47%, 49%).

Ruby Lips pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 35%, 37%. 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#813E45

RGB129, 62, 69

HSL354°, 35%, 37%

HSV354°, 52%, 51%

CMYK0, 52, 47, 49

Decimal8470085

CSS RGBrgb(129, 62, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 35%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ruby Lips1052-7

Exact match

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ΔE 2.1 · #7D3942

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#813E45

#3D7F79

Analogous

#7F3D65

#813E45

#7F583D

Triadic

#813E45

#447F3D

#3D447F

Split-Complementary

#813E45

#3D7F58

#3D657F

Tetradic

#813E45

#657F3D

#3D7F79

#583D7F

Monochromatic

#180C0D

#4C2428

#813E45

#AF5A62

#C88D93

Rectangle

#813E45

#7F793D

#3D7F79

#3D447F

Compound

#813E45

#7F583D

#3D7F79

#3D657F

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Ruby Lips run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5EAEB

Tint #DDB9BD

Tint #C6888E

Tint #AE5760

Base #813E45

Shade #6A3338

Shade #54292D

Shade #3F1E22

Shade #291416

Variations

Lighter

#AB525B

#BB8288

#D5B9BC

Darker

#673035

#482024

#2A1214

Saturation

#685456

#7F3D44

#9E1F2B

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

7.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#813E45

#615C43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#813E45

#4F4F44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#813E45

#7F4145

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruby Lips 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

#A05B4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#813E45

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6073

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#386863

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: #813E45;

CSS — background

background-color: #813E45;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-lips: #813E45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-lips': '#813E45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#813E45] text-[#813E45]

SCSS

$ruby-lips: #813E45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #813E45?

#813E45 is Ruby Lips, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #813E45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Lips?

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

What colors pair well with Ruby Lips?

Ruby Lips 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 Ruby Lips?

You can download Ruby Lips 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 Ruby Lips?

The hex code is #813E45. In RGB it's 129, 62, 69, and in HSL it's 354°, 35%, 37%.

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