REDS

Banana Blossom

#933E49

RGB 147, 62, 73 · HSL 352°, 41%, 41% · CMYK 0, 58, 50, 42

Banana Blossom is #933E49 in HEX — rgb(147, 62, 73), hsl(352°, 41%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 50%, 42%).

Banana Blossom pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 41%, 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#933E49

RGB147, 62, 73

HSL352°, 41%, 41%

HSV352°, 58%, 58%

CMYK0, 58, 50, 42

Decimal9649737

CSS RGBrgb(147, 62, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 41%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 2.3 · #943E4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 2.8 · #983D48

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 3.1 · #8F3841

Behr

Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01

ΔE 3.2 · #9A4049

Dulux

Raspberry Fool S01F9

ΔE 3.4 · #8E3646

Benjamin Moore

Night 1344

ΔE 3.7 · #974051

Vista Paint

Romp C-1135

ΔE 3.9 · #953943

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 4.5 · #953842

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

ΔE 4.7 · #863A42

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 4.9 · #994A50

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 5.6 · #A44A56

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8.5 · #7E3738

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.5 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.7 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.8 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 19.1 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#933E49

#3E9388

Analogous

#933E74

#933E49

#935D3E

Triadic

#933E49

#49933E

#3E4993

Split-Complementary

#933E49

#3E935D

#3E7493

Tetradic

#933E49

#74933E

#3E9388

#5D3E93

Monochromatic

#281114

#5D272E

#933E49

#BD616D

#D3979F

Rectangle

#933E49

#93883E

#3E9388

#3E4993

Compound

#933E49

#935D3E

#3E9388

#3E7493

Variations

Lighter

#B85562

#C4858E

#D9BBBF

Darker

#783039

#532026

#311216

Saturation

#755C5F

#933E49

#B21F32

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

6.94:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#933E49

#6C6647

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#933E49

#545448

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#933E49

#914347

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Banana Blossom 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

#AE5B52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#933E49

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B6076

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3A7870

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: #933E49;

CSS — background

background-color: #933E49;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-blossom: #933E49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-blossom': '#933E49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#933E49] text-[#933E49]

SCSS

$banana-blossom: #933E49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #933E49?

#933E49 is Banana Blossom, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #933E49 warm or cool?

Banana Blossom reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Banana Blossom?

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

What colors pair well with Banana Blossom?

Banana Blossom 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 Banana Blossom?

You can download Banana Blossom 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 Banana Blossom?

The hex code is #933E49. In RGB it's 147, 62, 73, and in HSL it's 352°, 41%, 41%.

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