REDS

Cedar Chest

#91493E

RGB 145, 73, 62 · HSL 8°, 40%, 41% · CMYK 0, 50, 57, 43

Cedar Chest is #91493E in HEX — rgb(145, 73, 62), hsl(8°, 40%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 57%, 43%).

Cedar Chest pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 40%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#91493E

RGB145, 73, 62

HSL8°, 40%, 41%

HSV8°, 57%, 57%

CMYK0, 50, 57, 43

Decimal9521470

CSS RGBrgb(145, 73, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 40%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

Exact match

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 1.1 · #944A3F

Benjamin Moore

Rustic 2091-20

ΔE 2.4 · #8F4839

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 2.6 · #944F43

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 2.7 · #8F4438

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 3.9 · #8F423D

Vista Paint

Redrock Canyon C-1330

ΔE 4.4 · #98514A

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 4.8 · #893E39

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.9 · #843D34

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 5.2 · #904433

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5.5 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.6 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.3 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.4 · #9A4039

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9.2 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 9.9 · #8D5033

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#91493E

#3F8792

Analogous

#923F5D

#91493E

#92743F

Triadic

#91493E

#3F924A

#4A3F92

Split-Complementary

#91493E

#3F9274

#3F5D92

Tetradic

#91493E

#5D923F

#3F8792

#743F92

Monochromatic

#271411

#5D2F28

#91493E

#BC6E62

#D39F97

Rectangle

#91493E

#87923F

#3F8792

#4A3F92

Compound

#91493E

#92743F

#3F8792

#3F5D92

Variations

Lighter

#B76356

#C38E86

#D9C0BC

Darker

#773A31

#532720

#311612

Saturation

#755F5C

#924A3F

#B2331F

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

6.51:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#91493E

#70683C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#91493E

#5B5B40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#91493E

#904A4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cedar Chest 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

#AC634A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#91493E

Daylight 5500K

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

#99686E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3B6F77

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: #91493E;

CSS — background

background-color: #91493E;

CSS Variable

--color-cedar-chest: #91493E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cedar-chest': '#91493E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#91493E] text-[#91493E]

SCSS

$cedar-chest: #91493E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #91493E?

#91493E is Cedar Chest, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #91493E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cedar Chest?

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

What colors pair well with Cedar Chest?

Cedar Chest 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 Cedar Chest?

You can download Cedar Chest 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 Cedar Chest?

The hex code is #91493E. In RGB it's 145, 73, 62, and in HSL it's 8°, 40%, 41%.

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