REDS

Deep Garnet

#843938

RGB 132, 57, 56 · HSL 1°, 40%, 37% · CMYK 0, 57, 58, 48

Deep Garnet is #843938 in HEX — rgb(132, 57, 56), hsl(1°, 40%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 58%, 48%).

Deep Garnet pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 40%, 37%. 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#843938

RGB132, 57, 56

HSL1°, 40%, 37%

HSV1°, 58%, 52%

CMYK0, 57, 58, 48

Decimal8665400

CSS RGBrgb(132, 57, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 40%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

Exact match

Behr

Apple Polish UL110-20

ΔE 2.2 · #863B3D

Sherwin-Williams

Salute SW7582

ΔE 2.3 · #803532

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 2.7 · #8B3F3F

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 2.8 · #7E3738

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 2.8 · #893E39

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 2.9 · #7D3436

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 3.1 · #7F3639

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 4.3 · #8F423D

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 4.3 · #86423E

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 4.5 · #8C393F

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.4 · #752B22

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 8.7 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.7 · #9A4039

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 10.8 · #642424

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 12.8 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#843938

#398384

Analogous

#84395D

#843938

#846039

Triadic

#843938

#39843A

#3A3984

Split-Complementary

#843938

#398460

#395D84

Tetradic

#843938

#5D8439

#398384

#603984

Monochromatic

#190B0B

#4F2222

#843938

#B65554

#CD8A89

Rectangle

#843938

#838439

#398384

#3A3984

Compound

#843938

#846039

#398384

#395D84

Variations

Lighter

#B14E4C

#BF7F7E

#D7B8B7

Darker

#6B2D2C

#4B1E1D

#2C1110

Saturation

#6A5353

#843A39

#A01F1C

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

8.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#843938

#625B35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#843938

#4C4C38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#843938

#833C41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Garnet 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

#A25745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#843938

Daylight 5500K

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

#905C69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#356B6B

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: #843938;

CSS — background

background-color: #843938;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-garnet: #843938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-garnet': '#843938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#843938] text-[#843938]

SCSS

$deep-garnet: #843938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #843938?

#843938 is Deep Garnet, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #843938 warm or cool?

Deep Garnet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Garnet?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Garnet?

Deep Garnet 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 Deep Garnet?

You can download Deep Garnet 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 Deep Garnet?

The hex code is #843938. In RGB it's 132, 57, 56, and in HSL it's 1°, 40%, 37%.

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