REDS

Red Kite

#913228

RGB 145, 50, 40 · HSL 6°, 57%, 36% · CMYK 0, 66, 72, 43

Red Kite is #913228 in HEX — rgb(145, 50, 40), hsl(6°, 57%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 72%, 43%).

Red Kite pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 57%, 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#913228

RGB145, 50, 40

HSL6°, 57%, 36%

HSV6°, 72%, 57%

CMYK0, 66, 72, 43

Decimal9515560

CSS RGBrgb(145, 50, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 57%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Stop S05F8

ΔE 2.1 · #97342C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 3.8 · #9D3A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 4.6 · #9E3E33

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 4.9 · #A0392F

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 5.1 · #9E3E2E

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 5.4 · #892B2A

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.1 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.8 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 7.2 · #7C2A1C

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 7.8 · #A8453B

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 8 · #AA423A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 8.1 · #8B3D2F

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.1 · #9B3821

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 8.3 · #781F19

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 10.7 · #94353C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 10.8 · #A04344

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

#913228

#278690

Analogous

#902751

#913228

#906627

Triadic

#913228

#279032

#322790

Split-Complementary

#913228

#279066

#275190

Tetradic

#913228

#519027

#278690

#662790

Monochromatic

#180807

#541D17

#913228

#C9493B

#DA8177

Rectangle

#913228

#869027

#278690

#322790

Compound

#913228

#906627

#278690

#275190

Variations

Lighter

#C34436

#CD776E

#DDB4AF

Darker

#75261D

#521913

#310E0A

Saturation

#6B4F4C

#903227

#A42214

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

7.80:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#913228

#696023

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#913228

#4D4D29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#913228

#8F353D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Kite 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

#AC5239

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#913228

Daylight 5500K

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

#99575D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#286C74

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: #913228;

CSS — background

background-color: #913228;

CSS Variable

--color-red-kite: #913228;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-kite': '#913228' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#913228] text-[#913228]

SCSS

$red-kite: #913228;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #913228?

#913228 is Red Kite, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #913228 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Kite?

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

What colors pair well with Red Kite?

Red Kite 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 Red Kite?

You can download Red Kite 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 Red Kite?

The hex code is #913228. In RGB it's 145, 50, 40, and in HSL it's 6°, 57%, 36%.

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