REDS

Red Violet

#922B3E

RGB 146, 43, 62 · HSL 349°, 54%, 37% · CMYK 0, 71, 58, 43

Red Violet is #922B3E in HEX — rgb(146, 43, 62), hsl(349°, 54%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 58%, 43%).

Red Violet pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 54%, 37%. 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#922B3E

RGB146, 43, 62

HSL349°, 54%, 37%

HSV349°, 71%, 57%

CMYK0, 71, 58, 43

Decimal9579326

CSS RGBrgb(146, 43, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 54%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Violet 4002

Exact match

Behr

High Drama UL100-5

ΔE 3.7 · #993542

Vista Paint

American Rose K-1222

ΔE 3.8 · #952D3A

Dulux

Pink Fiesta S02H9 · SB7G7

ΔE 4.1 · #923345

Benjamin Moore

Roseate 2078-10

ΔE 4.2 · #9E3549

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 5.2 · #9F2D47

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 5.4 · #953842

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 5.8 · #94353C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 5.9 · #942A35

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 6.4 · #90343A

Sherwin-Williams

Valentine SW6587

ΔE 6.4 · #A53A4E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 6.8 · #A53C49

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 7.5 · #A83E4C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 10.2 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.2 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 18.2 · #732318

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

#922B3E

#2B917F

Analogous

#912B71

#922B3E

#914C2B

Triadic

#922B3E

#3E912B

#2B3E91

Split-Complementary

#922B3E

#2B914C

#2B7191

Tetradic

#922B3E

#71912B

#2B917F

#4C2B91

Monochromatic

#1B080C

#561A25

#922B3E

#C7435B

#D87D8E

Rectangle

#922B3E

#917F2B

#2B917F

#2B3E91

Compound

#922B3E

#914C2B

#2B917F

#2B7191

Variations

Lighter

#C33A53

#CB7283

#DCB2B9

Darker

#762130

#531520

#310B12

Saturation

#6E4F55

#912B3E

#A71630

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

7.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#922B3E

#66603B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#922B3E

#4A4A3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#922B3E

#903339

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Violet 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

#AD4D4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#922B3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A526E

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.

#2B7568

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: #922B3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #922B3E;

CSS Variable

--color-red-violet: #922B3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-violet': '#922B3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#922B3E] text-[#922B3E]

SCSS

$red-violet: #922B3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #922B3E?

#922B3E is Red Violet, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #922B3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Red Violet?

Red Violet 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 Violet?

You can download Red Violet 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 Violet?

The hex code is #922B3E. In RGB it's 146, 43, 62, and in HSL it's 349°, 54%, 37%.

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