REDS

Haunting Melody

#824855

RGB 130, 72, 85 · HSL 347°, 29%, 40% · CMYK 0, 45, 35, 49

Haunting Melody is #824855 in HEX — rgb(130, 72, 85), hsl(347°, 29%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 35%, 49%).

Haunting Melody pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 29%, 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#824855

RGB130, 72, 85

HSL347°, 29%, 40%

HSV347°, 45%, 51%

CMYK0, 45, 35, 49

Decimal8538197

CSS RGBrgb(130, 72, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 29%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wine Not MQ1-2

ΔE 1.9 · #844C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 2.6 · #82495A

Dulux

Dark Strawberry S01E8

ΔE 2.8 · #80444E

Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica 108

ΔE 2.8 · #7A424E

Benjamin Moore

Modern CSP-435

ΔE 3.3 · #844450

Vista Paint

Wine Country K-1152

ΔE 3.3 · #794550

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

ΔE 4.4 · #864C52

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 5.4 · #743E4F

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 5.9 · #7C3F55

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 5.9 · #81465D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.6 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.4 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 13.1 · #7E3738

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 16.1 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 21.3 · #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 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

#824855

#488477

Analogous

#844873

#824855

#845948

Triadic

#824855

#558448

#485584

Split-Complementary

#824855

#488459

#487384

Tetradic

#824855

#738448

#488477

#594884

Monochromatic

#211215

#522D35

#824855

#AE6B79

#C99CA6

Rectangle

#824855

#847748

#488477

#485584

Compound

#824855

#845948

#488477

#487384

Variations

Lighter

#A86170

#BA8D96

#D4BFC3

Darker

#6A3944

#4A262E

#2C161A

Saturation

#6F5D61

#844855

#A82441

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

6.98:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#824855

#656254

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#824855

#555553

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#824855

#804C4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Haunting Melody 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

#A1635B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#824855

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E687F

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.

#416C63

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: #824855;

CSS — background

background-color: #824855;

CSS Variable

--color-haunting-melody: #824855;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haunting-melody': '#824855' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#824855] text-[#824855]

SCSS

$haunting-melody: #824855;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #824855?

#824855 is Haunting Melody, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #824855 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Haunting Melody?

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

What colors pair well with Haunting Melody?

Haunting Melody 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 Haunting Melody?

You can download Haunting Melody 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 Haunting Melody?

The hex code is #824855. In RGB it's 130, 72, 85, and in HSL it's 347°, 29%, 40%.

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