REDS

Southwest Spirit

#935A4B

RGB 147, 90, 75 · HSL 13°, 32%, 44% · CMYK 0, 39, 49, 42

Southwest Spirit is #935A4B in HEX — rgb(147, 90, 75), hsl(13°, 32%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 49%, 42%).

Southwest Spirit pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 32%, 44%. 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#935A4B

RGB147, 90, 75

HSL13°, 32%, 44%

HSV13°, 49%, 58%

CMYK0, 39, 49, 42

Decimal9656907

CSS RGBrgb(147, 90, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 32%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Giant 2094-30

ΔE 2 · #985D4C

Valspar

Tropical Nut 2003-5A

ΔE 2.7 · #9A5C4F

Behr

Earth Tone 230F-6

ΔE 2.8 · #995D4B

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 4.1 · #95624F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 4.1 · #90534A

PPG

Baked Bean 1066-7

ΔE 4.5 · #8C4F42

Dunn-Edwards

Red Hook DE6091

ΔE 5.4 · #845544

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 6 · #9B6751

Sherwin-Williams

Toile Red SW0006

ΔE 6.3 · #8B534E

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.5 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.8 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.4 · #864633

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 10.1 · #8D5033

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 11.1 · #79553D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.3 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#935A4B

#4C8594

Analogous

#944C61

#935A4B

#94804C

Triadic

#935A4B

#4C945C

#5C4C94

Split-Complementary

#935A4B

#4C9480

#4C6194

Tetradic

#935A4B

#61944C

#4C8594

#804C94

Monochromatic

#2F1D18

#623D32

#935A4B

#B88375

#D2B1A7

Rectangle

#935A4B

#85944C

#4C8594

#5C4C94

Compound

#935A4B

#94804C

#4C8594

#4C6194

Variations

Lighter

#B17868

#C19C92

#D8C7C2

Darker

#78493C

#533128

#311C17

Saturation

#7B6A65

#945C4C

#BA4626

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

5.52:1

vs Black

3.80:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#935A4B

#78714A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#935A4B

#67674D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#935A4B

#92595E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Southwest Spirit 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

#AE7053

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#935A4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B7578

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.

#456E79

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: #935A4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #935A4B;

CSS Variable

--color-southwest-spirit: #935A4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southwest-spirit': '#935A4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#935A4B] text-[#935A4B]

SCSS

$southwest-spirit: #935A4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #935A4B?

#935A4B is Southwest Spirit, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #935A4B warm or cool?

Southwest Spirit reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Southwest Spirit?

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

What colors pair well with Southwest Spirit?

Southwest Spirit 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 Southwest Spirit?

You can download Southwest Spirit 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 Southwest Spirit?

The hex code is #935A4B. In RGB it's 147, 90, 75, and in HSL it's 13°, 32%, 44%.

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