REDS

Rouge Charm

#814D54

RGB 129, 77, 84 · HSL 352°, 25%, 40% · CMYK 0, 40, 35, 49

Rouge Charm is #814D54 in HEX — rgb(129, 77, 84), hsl(352°, 25%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 35%, 49%).

Rouge Charm pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 25%, 40%. 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#814D54

RGB129, 77, 84

HSL352°, 25%, 40%

HSV352°, 40%, 51%

CMYK0, 40, 35, 49

Decimal8473940

CSS RGBrgb(129, 77, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 25%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rouge Charm HDC-SP14-11

ΔE 1.5 · #814E57

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 2.7 · #89535A

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

ΔE 3 · #864C52

Vista Paint

Starlet C-93

ΔE 3.1 · #845052

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 3.1 · #854E51

Valspar

Moving Melody 1009-5

ΔE 3.5 · #794A4D

Benjamin Moore

Cherokee 2082-30

ΔE 4.3 · #8D515A

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

ΔE 4.4 · #89585D

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Crimson DEC705

ΔE 5.8 · #784D4C

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 6.1 · #7E4E5E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.8 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 11.9 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 12.7 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.7 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.9 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 18.8 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 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

#814D54

#4D8079

Analogous

#804D6D

#814D54

#805F4D

Triadic

#814D54

#53804D

#4D5380

Split-Complementary

#814D54

#4D805F

#4D6D80

Tetradic

#814D54

#6D804D

#4D8079

#5F4D80

Monochromatic

#201315

#503034

#814D54

#A97077

#C69FA4

Rectangle

#814D54

#80794D

#4D8079

#4D5380

Compound

#814D54

#805F4D

#4D8079

#4D6D80

Variations

Lighter

#A3666E

#B79095

#D3C0C3

Darker

#673C42

#48292D

#2A171A

Saturation

#6E5E60

#804D53

#A62637

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

6.72:1

vs Black

3.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#814D54

#676353

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#814D54

#595953

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#814D54

#7F5052

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rouge Charm 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

#A0665A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#814D54

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6B7E

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.

#416C67

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: #814D54;

CSS — background

background-color: #814D54;

CSS Variable

--color-rouge-charm: #814D54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rouge-charm': '#814D54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#814D54] text-[#814D54]

SCSS

$rouge-charm: #814D54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #814D54?

#814D54 is Rouge Charm, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #814D54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rouge Charm?

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

What colors pair well with Rouge Charm?

Rouge Charm 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 Rouge Charm?

You can download Rouge Charm 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 Rouge Charm?

The hex code is #814D54. In RGB it's 129, 77, 84, and in HSL it's 352°, 25%, 40%.

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