REDS

Arabian Spice

#934C36

RGB 147, 76, 54 · HSL 14°, 46%, 39% · CMYK 0, 48, 63, 42

Arabian Spice is #934C36 in HEX — rgb(147, 76, 54), hsl(14°, 46%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 63%, 42%).

Arabian Spice pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 46%, 39%. 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#934C36

RGB147, 76, 54

HSL14°, 46%, 39%

HSV14°, 63%, 58%

CMYK0, 48, 63, 42

Decimal9653302

CSS RGBrgb(147, 76, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 46%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 2174-20

ΔE 2.3 · #99503C

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 3.3 · #924E3C

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 3.5 · #8F4C3A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3.7 · #8C4D35

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 3.7 · #8A4935

Vista Paint

Dark Marmalade C-1039

ΔE 4.4 · #964634

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark Marmalade 1040

ΔE 4.5 · #994939

Behr

Kalahari Sunset MQ1-25

ΔE 4.6 · #9E5543

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5 · #864633

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 5.3 · #8D5033

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.7 · #8E402A

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 5.7 · #9E5646

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 6.2 · #945642

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 6.5 · #894C3B

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.3 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#934C36

#367C91

Analogous

#91364E

#934C36

#917936

Triadic

#934C36

#36914B

#4B3691

Split-Complementary

#934C36

#369179

#364E91

Tetradic

#934C36

#4E9136

#367C91

#793691

Monochromatic

#22110C

#592E21

#934C36

#C06D54

#D49D8C

Rectangle

#934C36

#7C9136

#367C91

#4B3691

Compound

#934C36

#917936

#367C91

#364E91

Variations

Lighter

#BC6449

#C68E7D

#DABFB7

Darker

#763B29

#52281B

#31170F

Saturation

#715C56

#914B36

#AC3D1B

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

6.31:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#934C36

#736A33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#934C36

#5D5D39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#934C36

#924B51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Arabian Spice 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

#AE6644

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#934C36

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B6B68

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.

#336676

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: #934C36;

CSS — background

background-color: #934C36;

CSS Variable

--color-arabian-spice: #934C36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arabian-spice': '#934C36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#934C36] text-[#934C36]

SCSS

$arabian-spice: #934C36;

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#8E4332 · ΔE 4.0

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#8E4738 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #934C36?

#934C36 is Arabian Spice, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #934C36 warm or cool?

Arabian Spice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Arabian Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Arabian Spice?

Arabian Spice 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 Arabian Spice?

You can download Arabian Spice 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 Arabian Spice?

The hex code is #934C36. In RGB it's 147, 76, 54, and in HSL it's 14°, 46%, 39%.

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