REDS

Mesa Red

#92555B

RGB 146, 85, 91 · HSL 354°, 26%, 45% · CMYK 0, 42, 38, 43

Mesa Red is #92555B in HEX — rgb(146, 85, 91), hsl(354°, 26%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 38%, 43%).

Mesa Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 26%, 45%. 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#92555B

RGB146, 85, 91

HSL354°, 26%, 45%

HSV354°, 42%, 57%

CMYK0, 42, 38, 43

Decimal9590107

CSS RGBrgb(146, 85, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 26%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mesa Red 1052-6

Exact match

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 1.2 · #925559

Dulux

Baca Berry S02F7

ΔE 1.4 · #94575B

Benjamin Moore

Cherokee 2082-30

ΔE 2.4 · #8D515A

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 3.1 · #995D62

Behr

Carpe Diem MQ1-16

ΔE 3.3 · #905859

Hallman-Lindsay

Starlet 94

ΔE 4.5 · #854E51

Vista Paint

Prosperity C-106

ΔE 5 · #8F5C62

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.6 · #A36167

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 5.8 · #8F4E4D

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 6.7 · #8E5E5E

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.5 · #A85953

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 17 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 20.8 · #8D5033

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#92555B

#55918B

Analogous

#915579

#92555B

#916D55

Triadic

#92555B

#5B9155

#555B91

Split-Complementary

#92555B

#55916D

#557991

Tetradic

#92555B

#799155

#55918B

#6D5591

Monochromatic

#301C1E

#60393D

#92555B

#B47E84

#D0AFB2

Rectangle

#92555B

#918B55

#55918B

#555B91

Compound

#92555B

#916D55

#55918B

#557991

Variations

Lighter

#AC7277

#BD989C

#D7C5C7

Darker

#754348

#512D31

#301A1C

Saturation

#7C6A6C

#91555B

#BB2A39

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

5.72:1

vs Black

3.67:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#92555B

#746F5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#92555B

#63635A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#92555B

#90585B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mesa 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

#AD6C5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#92555B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A7184

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#497A75

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: #92555B;

CSS — background

background-color: #92555B;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa-red: #92555B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa-red': '#92555B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#92555B] text-[#92555B]

SCSS

$mesa-red: #92555B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92555B?

#92555B is Mesa Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #92555B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mesa Red?

Mesa 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 Mesa Red?

You can download Mesa 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 Mesa Red?

The hex code is #92555B. In RGB it's 146, 85, 91, and in HSL it's 354°, 26%, 45%.

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