REDS

Create .05

#942A35

RGB 148, 42, 53 · HSL 354°, 56%, 37% · CMYK 0, 72, 64, 42

Create .05 is #942A35 in HEX — rgb(148, 42, 53), hsl(354°, 56%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 64%, 42%).

Create .05 pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 56%, 37%. 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#942A35

RGB148, 42, 53

HSL354°, 56%, 37%

HSV354°, 72%, 58%

CMYK0, 72, 64, 42

Decimal9710133

CSS RGBrgb(148, 42, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 56%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

Exact match

Vista Paint

American Rose K-1222

ΔE 2.4 · #952D3A

Behr

Antique Red S-H-190

ΔE 3 · #8D232D

Benjamin Moore

Rapture CC-66

ΔE 3 · #9D2F3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Night 1138

ΔE 4.3 · #96353A

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 4.4 · #9D373C

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 4.7 · #922F30

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 5.1 · #94353C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 5.5 · #9A3636

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 5.9 · #922B3E

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 6.4 · #A43B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 6.8 · #A53B3D

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 7.2 · #9D3E3F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 7.3 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 14.8 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#942A35

#2A9389

Analogous

#932A69

#942A35

#93542A

Triadic

#942A35

#34932A

#2A3493

Split-Complementary

#942A35

#2A9354

#2A6993

Tetradic

#942A35

#69932A

#2A9389

#542A93

Monochromatic

#1C080A

#58191F

#942A35

#C9404E

#DA7C85

Rectangle

#942A35

#93892A

#2A9389

#2A3493

Compound

#942A35

#93542A

#2A9389

#2A6993

Variations

Lighter

#C53846

#CC717A

#DDB1B5

Darker

#781F28

#54141A

#320B0F

Saturation

#6E4E52

#932A34

#A81523

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

7.95:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#942A35

#686031

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#942A35

#4B4B34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#942A35

#923139

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Create .05 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

#AE4C43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#942A35

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C5167

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#2A766F

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: #942A35;

CSS — background

background-color: #942A35;

CSS Variable

--color-create-.05: #942A35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'create-.05': '#942A35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#942A35] text-[#942A35]

SCSS

$create-.05: #942A35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #942A35?

#942A35 is Create .05, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #942A35 warm or cool?

Create .05 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Create .05?

Create .05 works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Create .05?

Create .05 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 Create .05?

You can download Create .05 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 Create .05?

The hex code is #942A35. In RGB it's 148, 42, 53, and in HSL it's 354°, 56%, 37%.

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