REDS

Bolero

#903934

RGB 144, 57, 52 · HSL 3°, 47%, 38% · CMYK 0, 60, 64, 44

Bolero is #903934 in HEX — rgb(144, 57, 52), hsl(3°, 47%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 64%, 44%).

Bolero pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 47%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#903934

RGB144, 57, 52

HSL3°, 47%, 38%

HSV3°, 64%, 56%

CMYK0, 60, 64, 44

Decimal9451828

CSS RGBrgb(144, 57, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 47%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bolero SW7600

Exact match

Behr

Firebrick 210D-7

ΔE 1.1 · #933B35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 3.4 · #9A4039

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 3.5 · #8A3B34

PPG

Autumn Ridge 1058-7

ΔE 4.1 · #9B423F

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 4.1 · #933639

Vista Paint

Lover's Kiss C-66

ΔE 4.1 · #8E393A

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 4.1 · #8A3234

Hallman-Lindsay

Stagecoach historic-stagecoach

ΔE 4.8 · #9C4341

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 5.4 · #973E41

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 5.4 · #9A3636

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 5.7 · #8F423D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 6.2 · #A04344

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.7 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8.9 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.9 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#903934

#338A8E

Analogous

#8E335C

#903934

#8E6533

Triadic

#903934

#338E38

#38338E

Split-Complementary

#903934

#338E65

#335C8E

Tetradic

#903934

#5C8E33

#338A8E

#65338E

Monochromatic

#1E0C0B

#56221F

#903934

#BF544F

#D48B87

Rectangle

#903934

#8A8E33

#338A8E

#38338E

Compound

#903934

#8E6533

#338A8E

#335C8E

Variations

Lighter

#BC4B45

#C67E7A

#DAB7B5

Darker

#742B27

#511C1A

#30100E

Saturation

#6F5553

#8E3833

#A8211A

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

7.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#903934

#6A6230

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#903934

#515135

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#903934

#8E3C42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bolero 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

#AB5742

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#903934

Daylight 5500K

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

#995C66

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.

#317073

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: #903934;

CSS — background

background-color: #903934;

CSS Variable

--color-bolero: #903934;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bolero': '#903934' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#903934] text-[#903934]

SCSS

$bolero: #903934;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #903934?

#903934 is Bolero, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #903934 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bolero?

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

What colors pair well with Bolero?

Bolero 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 Bolero?

You can download Bolero 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 Bolero?

The hex code is #903934. In RGB it's 144, 57, 52, and in HSL it's 3°, 47%, 38%.

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