REDS

Red Elegance

#85464B

RGB 133, 70, 75 · HSL 355°, 31%, 40% · CMYK 0, 47, 44, 48

Red Elegance is #85464B in HEX — rgb(133, 70, 75), hsl(355°, 31%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 44%, 48%).

Red Elegance pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 31%, 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#85464B

RGB133, 70, 75

HSL355°, 31%, 40%

HSV355°, 47%, 52%

CMYK0, 47, 44, 48

Decimal8734283

CSS RGBrgb(133, 70, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 31%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bolero PPU1-12

ΔE 1.5 · #88464B

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 2.4 · #804045

Vista Paint

Raspberry Crush K-1229

ΔE 2.7 · #80444C

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 3.4 · #813E45

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

ΔE 3.4 · #864C52

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2082-20

ΔE 3.8 · #7D4648

Dulux

Dark Strawberry S01E8

ΔE 3.8 · #80444E

Hallman-Lindsay

Casandra 88

ΔE 3.9 · #7C4549

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 4.9 · #8F4E4D

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 5.3 · #763B42

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 6.3 · #784340

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13 · #67272A

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 13.3 · #633A34

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 15.4 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 19.6 · #8D5033

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

#85464B

#468680

Analogous

#86466B

#85464B

#866146

Triadic

#85464B

#4C8646

#464C86

Split-Complementary

#85464B

#468661

#466B86

Tetradic

#85464B

#6B8646

#468680

#614686

Monochromatic

#211213

#542C2F

#85464B

#B0696F

#CA9B9F

Rectangle

#85464B

#868046

#468680

#464C86

Compound

#85464B

#866146

#468680

#466B86

Variations

Lighter

#AB5F65

#BB8B8F

#D5BEC0

Darker

#6C373B

#4B2528

#2C1517

Saturation

#6F5D5E

#86464C

#A9232E

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

7.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#85464B

#676249

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85464B

#55554A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85464B

#83494C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Elegance 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

#A36153

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85464B

Daylight 5500K

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

#906678

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.

#406E6A

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: #85464B;

CSS — background

background-color: #85464B;

CSS Variable

--color-red-elegance: #85464B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-elegance': '#85464B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85464B] text-[#85464B]

SCSS

$red-elegance: #85464B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85464B?

#85464B is Red Elegance, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #85464B warm or cool?

Red Elegance reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red Elegance?

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

What colors pair well with Red Elegance?

Red Elegance 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 Red Elegance?

You can download Red Elegance 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 Red Elegance?

The hex code is #85464B. In RGB it's 133, 70, 75, and in HSL it's 355°, 31%, 40%.

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