REDS

Forbidden Thrill

#856363

RGB 133, 99, 99 · HSL 0°, 15%, 45% · CMYK 0, 26, 26, 48

Forbidden Thrill is #856363 in HEX — rgb(133, 99, 99), hsl(0°, 15%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 26%, 48%).

Forbidden Thrill pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 15%, 45%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#856363

RGB133, 99, 99

HSL0°, 15%, 45%

HSV0°, 26%, 52%

CMYK0, 26, 26, 48

Decimal8741731

CSS RGBrgb(133, 99, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 15%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Berry Brandy 1005-9B

ΔE 2.4 · #816462

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Plum DE6020

ΔE 2.6 · #825E61

Vista Paint

Whimsy C-99

ΔE 2.8 · #896367

Dulux

Cherry Pie S02D6

ΔE 2.8 · #826367

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 3.5 · #835C5F

Behr

Touch Of Class MQ1-47

ΔE 4 · #8C6D6D

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 4.1 · #8C6C6F

Benjamin Moore

Sequoia 1245

ΔE 4.5 · #876A64

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 4.7 · #7A5F5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 5.2 · #926566

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 6.9 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.9 · #6F595D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.7 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 8.9 · #786963

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 12.4 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 16.3 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#856363

#628484

Analogous

#846273

#856363

#847362

Triadic

#856363

#628462

#626284

Split-Complementary

#856363

#628473

#627384

Tetradic

#856363

#738462

#628484

#736284

Monochromatic

#2C2121

#584141

#856363

#A88A8A

#C9B6B6

Rectangle

#856363

#848462

#628484

#626284

Compound

#856363

#847362

#628484

#627384

Variations

Lighter

#A07E7E

#B6A0A0

#D3C9C9

Darker

#6A4D4D

#4A3535

#2B1E1E

Saturation

#786E6E

#846262

#B53131

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

5.30:1

vs Black

3.96:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#856363

#737063

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#856363

#6A6A63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#856363

#846465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Forbidden Thrill 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

#A37765

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#856363

Daylight 5500K

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

#907C8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#497A7A

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: #856363;

CSS — background

background-color: #856363;

CSS Variable

--color-forbidden-thrill: #856363;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forbidden-thrill': '#856363' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#856363] text-[#856363]

SCSS

$forbidden-thrill: #856363;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856363?

#856363 is Forbidden Thrill, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #856363 warm or cool?

Forbidden Thrill reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Forbidden Thrill?

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

What colors pair well with Forbidden Thrill?

Forbidden Thrill 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 Forbidden Thrill?

You can download Forbidden Thrill 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 Forbidden Thrill?

The hex code is #856363. In RGB it's 133, 99, 99, and in HSL it's 0°, 15%, 45%.

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