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Frenzied Red

#814A5C

RGB 129, 74, 92 · HSL 340°, 27%, 40% · CMYK 0, 43, 29, 49

Frenzied Red is #814A5C in HEX — rgb(129, 74, 92), hsl(340°, 27%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 29%, 49%).

Frenzied Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 27%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#814A5C

RGB129, 74, 92

HSL340°, 27%, 40%

HSV340°, 43%, 51%

CMYK0, 43, 29, 49

Decimal8473180

CSS RGBrgb(129, 74, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 27%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bottle 1357

ΔE 1.1 · #7E495B

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 1.2 · #82495A

Dulux

Paris Pink S48E8

ΔE 2.5 · #7A4656

Behr

Wine Not MQ1-2

ΔE 2.6 · #844C5A

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 3.2 · #81465D

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 3.3 · #7E4E5E

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 4.3 · #83455D

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 4.9 · #794550

Sherwin-Williams

Aged Wine SW6299

ΔE 5 · #895460

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 5.1 · #7A424E

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.5 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.9 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11 · #935E7C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.5 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.9 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 23 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#814A5C

#4A826F

Analogous

#824A78

#814A5C

#82544A

Triadic

#814A5C

#5D824A

#4A5D82

Split-Complementary

#814A5C

#4A8254

#4A7882

Tetradic

#814A5C

#78824A

#4A826F

#544A82

Monochromatic

#201317

#512F3A

#814A5C

#AB6D82

#C79EAC

Rectangle

#814A5C

#826F4A

#4A826F

#4A5D82

Compound

#814A5C

#82544A

#4A826F

#4A7882

Variations

Lighter

#A6647A

#B88E9C

#D4BFC6

Darker

#693A4A

#492733

#2B171D

Saturation

#6E5E63

#824A5D

#A72550

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.85:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#814A5C

#64625B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#814A5C

#56565A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#814A5C

#7F4F50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Frenzied Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A06460

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#814A5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6984

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.

#416C5E

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: #814A5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #814A5C;

CSS Variable

--color-frenzied-red: #814A5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frenzied-red': '#814A5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#814A5C] text-[#814A5C]

SCSS

$frenzied-red: #814A5C;

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#8C5059 · ΔE 6.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #814A5C?

#814A5C is Frenzied Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #814A5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frenzied Red?

Frenzied Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Frenzied Red?

Frenzied Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Frenzied Red?

You can download Frenzied 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 Frenzied Red?

The hex code is #814A5C. In RGB it's 129, 74, 92, and in HSL it's 340°, 27%, 40%.

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