REDS

Classy Red

#911F21

RGB 145, 31, 33 · HSL 359°, 65%, 35% · CMYK 0, 79, 77, 43

Classy Red is #911F21 in HEX — rgb(145, 31, 33), hsl(359°, 65%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 77%, 43%).

Classy Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 65%, 35%. 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#911F21

RGB145, 31, 33

HSL359°, 65%, 35%

HSV359°, 79%, 57%

CMYK0, 79, 77, 43

Decimal9510689

CSS RGBrgb(145, 31, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 65%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 3.8 · #9B2B27

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.4 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 4.9 · #9E2B2E

Dulux

Wicked Red SB7E7

ΔE 6 · #A0322C

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 7.1 · #A22E34

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 7.1 · #8B2829

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 7.3 · #9B111E

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 7.6 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 8.6 · #AC3235

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.8 · #9D0B1E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9 · #9D3A2F

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.1 · #942A35

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 10.8 · #AC3A3E

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 11.2 · #AE373F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 15.6 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#911F21

#1F9391

Analogous

#931F5B

#911F21

#93571F

Triadic

#911F21

#21931F

#1F2193

Split-Complementary

#911F21

#1F9357

#1F5B93

Tetradic

#911F21

#5B931F

#1F9391

#571F93

Monochromatic

#150405

#541213

#911F21

#D22D2F

#E06C6E

Rectangle

#911F21

#93911F

#1F9391

#1F2193

Compound

#911F21

#93571F

#1F9391

#1F5B93

Variations

Lighter

#CA2B2D

#D26566

#DFABAB

Darker

#781718

#540E0F

#320708

Saturation

#6B4848

#931F21

#A31012

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

8.67:1

AAA

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#911F21

#655B19

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#911F21

#454521

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#911F21

#8F2630

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Classy Red 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

#AC4434

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#911F21

Daylight 5500K

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

#994958

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#227674

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: #911F21;

CSS — background

background-color: #911F21;

CSS Variable

--color-classy-red: #911F21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classy-red': '#911F21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#911F21] text-[#911F21]

SCSS

$classy-red: #911F21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #911F21?

#911F21 is Classy Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #911F21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classy Red?

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

What colors pair well with Classy Red?

Classy Red 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 Classy Red?

You can download Classy Red 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 Classy Red?

The hex code is #911F21. In RGB it's 145, 31, 33, and in HSL it's 359°, 65%, 35%.

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