REDS

Tall Poppy

#853534

RGB 133, 53, 52 · HSL 1°, 44%, 36% · CMYK 0, 60, 61, 48

Tall Poppy is #853534 in HEX — rgb(133, 53, 52), hsl(1°, 44%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 61%, 48%).

Tall Poppy pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 44%, 36%. 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#853534

RGB133, 53, 52

HSL1°, 44%, 36%

HSV1°, 61%, 52%

CMYK0, 60, 61, 48

Decimal8729908

CSS RGBrgb(133, 53, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 44%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Salute SW7582

ΔE 2.3 · #803532

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 2.8 · #843938

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 3.1 · #883134

Vista Paint

Lover's Kiss C-66

ΔE 3.1 · #8E393A

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 3.7 · #8F3B3D

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 3.8 · #8C363B

Behr

Cherry Tart UL110-18

ΔE 4.2 · #913A3C

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 4.7 · #8C393F

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 5 · #8F423D

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.1 · #7E3738

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 6.4 · #903F45

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 7.2 · #752B22

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.2 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 8.8 · #A04344

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.9 · #732318

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 11.2 · #721422

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

#853534

#338384

Analogous

#84335A

#853534

#845D33

Triadic

#853534

#338435

#353384

Split-Complementary

#853534

#33845D

#335A84

Tetradic

#853534

#5A8433

#338384

#5D3384

Monochromatic

#160909

#4D1F1E

#853534

#B94D4B

#CE8382

Rectangle

#853534

#838433

#338384

#353384

Compound

#853534

#845D33

#338384

#335A84

Variations

Lighter

#B34846

#C27A78

#D7B5B4

Darker

#6B2928

#4B1B1A

#2C0F0F

Saturation

#685050

#843533

#9E1C1A

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

8.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#853534

#625A31

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#853534

#4B4B34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#853534

#83383E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tall Poppy 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

#A35442

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#853534

Daylight 5500K

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

#905966

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.

#316A6B

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: #853534;

CSS — background

background-color: #853534;

CSS Variable

--color-tall-poppy: #853534;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tall-poppy': '#853534' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#853534] text-[#853534]

SCSS

$tall-poppy: #853534;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #853534?

#853534 is Tall Poppy, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #853534 warm or cool?

Tall Poppy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tall Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with Tall Poppy?

Tall Poppy 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 Tall Poppy?

You can download Tall Poppy 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 Tall Poppy?

The hex code is #853534. In RGB it's 133, 53, 52, and in HSL it's 1°, 44%, 36%.

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