REDS

Cranberry Zing

#934744

RGB 147, 71, 68 · HSL 2°, 37%, 42% · CMYK 0, 52, 54, 42

Cranberry Zing is #934744 in HEX — rgb(147, 71, 68), hsl(2°, 37%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 54%, 42%).

Cranberry Zing pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 37%, 42%. 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#934744

RGB147, 71, 68

HSL2°, 37%, 42%

HSV2°, 54%, 58%

CMYK0, 52, 54, 42

Decimal9652036

CSS RGBrgb(147, 71, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 37%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranberry Zing HDC-FL14-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2084-20

ΔE 1.2 · #924544

PPG

Candy Apple 13-10

ΔE 2.4 · #964647

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 2.6 · #8F423D

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 3 · #8C4040

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 3.3 · #8B3F3F

Sherwin-Williams

Rembrandt Ruby SW0033

ΔE 3.4 · #974F49

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 4.1 · #904C44

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 5.1 · #A1534D

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 5.5 · #994A50

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 5.6 · #843938

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.4 · #A85953

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.4 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.6 · #8C4D35

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 12.4 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.1 · #AA5842

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

#934744

#439093

Analogous

#934368

#934744

#936E43

Triadic

#934744

#439346

#464393

Split-Complementary

#934744

#43936E

#436893

Tetradic

#934744

#689343

#439093

#6E4393

Monochromatic

#2A1413

#5E2D2B

#934744

#BA6B69

#D29F9D

Rectangle

#934744

#909343

#439093

#464393

Compound

#934744

#936E43

#439093

#436893

Variations

Lighter

#B4605D

#C28C8A

#D9BFBE

Darker

#773734

#532523

#311514

Saturation

#77605F

#934643

#B42722

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

#934744

#706942

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#934744

#5A5A44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#934744

#92494E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cranberry Zing 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

#AE624E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#934744

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B6772

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.

#3E7678

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: #934744;

CSS — background

background-color: #934744;

CSS Variable

--color-cranberry-zing: #934744;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cranberry-zing': '#934744' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#934744] text-[#934744]

SCSS

$cranberry-zing: #934744;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #934744?

#934744 is Cranberry Zing, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #934744 warm or cool?

Cranberry Zing reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cranberry Zing?

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

What colors pair well with Cranberry Zing?

Cranberry Zing 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 Cranberry Zing?

You can download Cranberry Zing 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 Cranberry Zing?

The hex code is #934744. In RGB it's 147, 71, 68, and in HSL it's 2°, 37%, 42%.

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