REDS

Romantic Night

#943136

RGB 148, 49, 54 · HSL 357°, 50%, 39% · CMYK 0, 67, 64, 42

Romantic Night is #943136 in HEX — rgb(148, 49, 54), hsl(357°, 50%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 64%, 42%).

Romantic Night pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 50%, 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#943136

RGB148, 49, 54

HSL357°, 50%, 39%

HSV357°, 67%, 58%

CMYK0, 67, 64, 42

Decimal9711926

CSS RGBrgb(148, 49, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 50%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Romantic Night C-1137

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Night 1138

ΔE 1.7 · #96353A

Dulux

Red Cartel SB7F8

ΔE 2.3 · #963334

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 2.7 · #933639

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 2.9 · #9D373C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 3.2 · #942A35

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 3.2 · #94353C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 3.3 · #9A3636

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 4.6 · #9D3E3F

Behr

Antique Red S-H-190

ΔE 4.6 · #8D232D

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 4.7 · #8A3234

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 5.8 · #A53B3D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 6.5 · #A04344

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.8 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 7.2 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 13.3 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#943136

#329590

Analogous

#953268

#943136

#955E32

Triadic

#943136

#379532

#323795

Split-Complementary

#943136

#32955E

#326895

Tetradic

#943136

#689532

#329590

#5E3295

Monochromatic

#220B0D

#5C1F22

#943136

#C44F55

#D7888C

Rectangle

#943136

#959032

#329590

#323795

Compound

#943136

#955E32

#329590

#326895

Variations

Lighter

#C1444B

#C97A7E

#DCB6B7

Darker

#79262A

#55191C

#320E0F

Saturation

#725556

#953237

#AE1920

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

7.63:1

AAA

vs Black

2.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#943136

#6A6232

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#943136

#4E4E35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#943136

#92363D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Romantic Night 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

#AE5144

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#943136

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C5668

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.

#317875

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: #943136;

CSS — background

background-color: #943136;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-night: #943136;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-night': '#943136' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#943136] text-[#943136]

SCSS

$romantic-night: #943136;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #943136?

#943136 is Romantic Night, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #943136 warm or cool?

Romantic Night reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Romantic Night?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Night?

Romantic Night 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 Romantic Night?

You can download Romantic Night 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 Romantic Night?

The hex code is #943136. In RGB it's 148, 49, 54, and in HSL it's 357°, 50%, 39%.

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