REDS

Old Wine

#90091F

RGB 144, 9, 31 · HSL 350°, 88%, 30% · CMYK 0, 94, 78, 44

Old Wine is #90091F in HEX — rgb(144, 9, 31), hsl(350°, 88%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 94%, 78%, 44%).

Old Wine pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 88%, 30%. 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#90091F

RGB144, 9, 31

HSL350°, 88%, 30%

HSV350°, 94%, 56%

CMYK0, 94, 78, 44

Decimal9439519

CSS RGBrgb(144, 9, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 88%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 5.5 · #9B111E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 6.3 · #9D0B1E

Behr

California Poppy S-G-160

ΔE 7.2 · #A4102D

Benjamin Moore

Flamenco CSP-1195

ΔE 7.7 · #A12533

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 7.8 · #9E2B2E

Dulux

Red Collar S04H9

ΔE 8.1 · #A52B2D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 8.3 · #9B2C2C

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 9.1 · #A82E33

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 9.2 · #A22E34

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 10.3 · #AC3235

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 11.5 · #B03537

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.8 · #942A35

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 12.7 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 13.1 · #AC3A3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 16.2 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17.8 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#90091F

#099079

Analogous

#900963

#90091F

#903609

Triadic

#90091F

#209009

#092090

Split-Complementary

#90091F

#099036

#096390

Tetradic

#90091F

#639009

#099079

#360990

Monochromatic

#180205

#480510

#90091F

#D80E2F

#F33F5D

Rectangle

#90091F

#907909

#099079

#092090

Compound

#90091F

#903609

#099079

#096390

Variations

Lighter

#D30D2E

#E4445E

#E79AA7

Darker

#760518

#53010F

#310008

Saturation

#61383F

#900920

#94051D

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

9.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#90091F

#615816

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90091F

#3F3F1D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90091F

#8E1927

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old Wine 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

#AB3332

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#90091F

Daylight 5500K

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

#993857

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.

#107261

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: #90091F;

CSS — background

background-color: #90091F;

CSS Variable

--color-old-wine: #90091F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-wine': '#90091F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90091F] text-[#90091F]

SCSS

$old-wine: #90091F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90091F?

#90091F is Old Wine, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #90091F warm or cool?

Old Wine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Old Wine?

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

What colors pair well with Old Wine?

Old Wine 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 Old Wine?

You can download Old Wine 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 Old Wine?

The hex code is #90091F. In RGB it's 144, 9, 31, and in HSL it's 350°, 88%, 30%.

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