REDS

Modern Romance

#83434F

RGB 131, 67, 79 · HSL 349°, 32%, 39% · CMYK 0, 49, 40, 49

Modern Romance is #83434F in HEX — rgb(131, 67, 79), hsl(349°, 32%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 40%, 49%).

Modern Romance pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 32%, 39%. 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#83434F

RGB131, 67, 79

HSL349°, 32%, 39%

HSV349°, 49%, 51%

CMYK0, 49, 40, 49

Decimal8602447

CSS RGBrgb(131, 67, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 32%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

ModernCSP-435

ΔE 0.4 · #844450

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Dulux

Dark StrawberryS01E8

ΔE 1.9 · #80444E

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Vista Paint

Raspberry CrushK-1229

ΔE 2.6 · #80444C

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Hallman-Lindsay

Exotica108

ΔE 3.9 · #7A424E

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Behr

Boston Brick160F-6

ΔE 4.3 · #793A4A

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PPG

Ruby Lips1052-7

ΔE 4.4 · #813E45

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Valspar

Perennial Red1010-4

ΔE 4.6 · #804045

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Sherwin-Williams

CordialSW6306

ΔE 4.7 · #864C52

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Dunn-Edwards

Garnet EveningDEA147

ΔE 5.2 · #763B42

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Kilz

Red TeaLA100-01

ΔE 6.8 · #743E4F

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Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red43

ΔE 8.6 · #8F4E4D

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IKEA

IKEA102102

ΔE 10.1 · #7E3738

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Colorhouse

Wood .04Wood-04

ΔE 13.7 · #67272A

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RAL

Red Lilac4001

ΔE 14.6 · #6D3F5B

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Kobra

Fuchsia22

ΔE 14.9 · #A25877

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Dutch Boy

Western BrownVS-9660

ΔE 21.8 · #53372C

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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

#83434F

#448378

Analogous

#83446F

#83434F

#835844

Triadic

#83434F

#4F8344

#444F83

Split-Complementary

#83434F

#448358

#446F83

Tetradic

#83434F

#6F8344

#448378

#584483

Monochromatic

#1E1012

#512A31

#83434F

#AF6472

#C997A0

Rectangle

#83434F

#837844

#448378

#444F83

Compound

#83434F

#835844

#448378

#446F83

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Modern Romance 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 #F5EBED

Tint #DDBDC2

Tint #C58E98

Tint #AD606E

Base #83434F

Shade #6D3842

Shade #562C34

Shade #3F2126

Shade #281518

Variations

Lighter

#AA5B69

#BB8892

#D5BCC1

Darker

#6A353F

#4A232B

#2C1418

Saturation

#6D5A5D

#83444F

#A5223A

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

7.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#83434F

#64604E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#83434F

#52524E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#83434F

#81474A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Modern Romance 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

#A25F56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#83434F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F647B

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.

#3E6C63

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: #83434F;

CSS — background

background-color: #83434F;

CSS Variable

--color-modern-romance: #83434F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modern-romance': '#83434F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#83434F] text-[#83434F]

SCSS

$modern-romance: #83434F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #83434F?

#83434F is Modern Romance, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #83434F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modern Romance?

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

What colors pair well with Modern Romance?

Modern Romance 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 Modern Romance?

You can download Modern Romance 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 Modern Romance?

The hex code is #83434F. In RGB it's 131, 67, 79, and in HSL it's 349°, 32%, 39%.

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