REDS

Sneaky Devil

#840014

RGB 132, 0, 20 · HSL 351°, 100%, 26% · CMYK 0, 100, 85, 48

Sneaky Devil is #840014 in HEX — rgb(132, 0, 20), hsl(351°, 100%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 85%, 48%).

Sneaky Devil pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 100%, 26%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#840014

RGB132, 0, 20

HSL351°, 100%, 26%

HSV351°, 100%, 52%

CMYK0, 100, 85, 48

Decimal8650772

CSS RGBrgb(132, 0, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 100%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 7.5 · #9B111E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.5 · #9D0B1E

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 9.5 · #9A0B15

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 9.8 · #9B2B27

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.5 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 10.7 · #9E2B2E

Dulux

Red Collar S04H9

ΔE 11.1 · #A52B2D

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 12.5 · #A22E34

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 12.6 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 13.8 · #AC3235

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.2 · #942A35

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 14.9 · #B03537

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 16.5 · #AC3A3E

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 16.5 · #AE373F

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 18.9 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 21 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#840014

#008571

Analogous

#850056

#840014

#852E00

Triadic

#840014

#148500

#001485

Split-Complementary

#840014

#00852E

#005685

Tetradic

#840014

#568500

#008571

#2E0085

Monochromatic

#1A0004

#380008

#840014

#D1001F

#FF1F40

Rectangle

#840014

#857100

#008571

#001485

Compound

#840014

#852E00

#008571

#005685

Variations

Lighter

#D0001F

#EE2E4A

#EB8F9D

Darker

#6A0010

#49000B

#2A0006

Saturation

#562E34

#850014

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

10.55:1

AAA

vs Black

1.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#840014

#584F08

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#840014

#383812

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#840014

#821120

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sneaky Devil 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

#A22D2A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#840014

Daylight 5500K

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

#90324E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#0B6558

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: #840014;

CSS — background

background-color: #840014;

CSS Variable

--color-sneaky-devil: #840014;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sneaky-devil': '#840014' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#840014] text-[#840014]

SCSS

$sneaky-devil: #840014;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #840014?

#840014 is Sneaky Devil, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #840014 warm or cool?

Sneaky Devil reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sneaky Devil?

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

What colors pair well with Sneaky Devil?

Sneaky Devil 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 Sneaky Devil?

You can download Sneaky Devil 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 Sneaky Devil?

The hex code is #840014. In RGB it's 132, 0, 20, and in HSL it's 351°, 100%, 26%.

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