REDS

Bengara Red

#913225

RGB 145, 50, 37 · HSL 7°, 59%, 36% · CMYK 0, 66, 74, 43

Bengara Red is #913225 in HEX — rgb(145, 50, 37), hsl(7°, 59%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 74%, 43%).

Bengara Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 59%, 36%. 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#913225

RGB145, 50, 37

HSL7°, 59%, 36%

HSV7°, 74%, 57%

CMYK0, 66, 74, 43

Decimal9515557

CSS RGBrgb(145, 50, 37)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 59%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Stop S05F8

ΔE 3.1 · #97342C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 4 · #9D3A2F

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 4.6 · #9E3E2E

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 4.9 · #A0392F

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 5.2 · #9E3E33

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 5.8 · #983A22

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 6.5 · #9B3821

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 7 · #9B2C2C

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 7.3 · #7C2A1C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.1 · #9A4039

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.2 · #8E402A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 8.3 · #A8453B

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 8.4 · #AA423A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 8.8 · #8B3D2F

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 12.3 · #A04344

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 12.4 · #94353C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#913225

#268592

Analogous

#92264F

#913225

#926826

Triadic

#913225

#269232

#322692

Split-Complementary

#913225

#269268

#264F92

Tetradic

#913225

#4F9226

#268592

#682692

Monochromatic

#180806

#551D16

#913225

#CC4A38

#DB8175

Rectangle

#913225

#859226

#268592

#322692

Compound

#913225

#926826

#268592

#264F92

Variations

Lighter

#C64433

#CE776C

#DDB4AE

Darker

#77271C

#531912

#310E09

Saturation

#6C4F4C

#923226

#A52413

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

7.82:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#913225

#69601F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#913225

#4D4D27

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#913225

#8F343D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bengara 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

#AC5237

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#913225

Daylight 5500K

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

#99575B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#276C75

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: #913225;

CSS — background

background-color: #913225;

CSS Variable

--color-bengara-red: #913225;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bengara-red': '#913225' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#913225] text-[#913225]

SCSS

$bengara-red: #913225;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #913225?

#913225 is Bengara Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #913225 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bengara Red?

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

What colors pair well with Bengara Red?

Bengara 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 Bengara Red?

You can download Bengara 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 Bengara Red?

The hex code is #913225. In RGB it's 145, 50, 37, and in HSL it's 7°, 59%, 36%.

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