REDS

Guardsman Red

#952E31

RGB 149, 46, 49 · HSL 358°, 53%, 38% · CMYK 0, 69, 67, 42

Guardsman Red is #952E31 in HEX — rgb(149, 46, 49), hsl(358°, 53%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 67%, 42%).

Guardsman Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 53%, 38%. 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#952E31

RGB149, 46, 49

HSL358°, 53%, 38%

HSV358°, 69%, 58%

CMYK0, 69, 67, 42

Decimal9776689

CSS RGBrgb(149, 46, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 53%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 1.6 · #922F30

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 2.7 · #9A3636

Vista Paint

Romantic Night C-1137

ΔE 3 · #943136

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 3.4 · #8B2829

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 3.9 · #942A35

Behr

Antique Red S-H-190

ΔE 4 · #8D232D

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 4.1 · #9D373C

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Night 1138

ΔE 4.5 · #96353A

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 5.2 · #A43B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 5.3 · #A53B3D

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 6.2 · #94353C

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 6.3 · #9D3E3F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.4 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 8.3 · #A04344

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.5 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#952E31

#2E9491

Analogous

#942E64

#952E31

#945D2E

Triadic

#952E31

#31942E

#2E3194

Split-Complementary

#952E31

#2E945D

#2E6494

Tetradic

#952E31

#64942E

#2E9491

#5D2E94

Monochromatic

#1F0A0A

#5A1C1E

#952E31

#C7484C

#D98285

Rectangle

#952E31

#94912E

#2E9491

#2E3194

Compound

#952E31

#945D2E

#2E9491

#2E6494

Variations

Lighter

#C43D42

#CB7578

#DCB3B5

Darker

#792225

#541618

#320C0D

Saturation

#705153

#942E31

#AB171C

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

7.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#952E31

#6A612C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#952E31

#4D4D31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#952E31

#93333B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Guardsman Red 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

#AF4F40

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#952E31

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C5464

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.

#2D7775

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: #952E31;

CSS — background

background-color: #952E31;

CSS Variable

--color-guardsman-red: #952E31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'guardsman-red': '#952E31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#952E31] text-[#952E31]

SCSS

$guardsman-red: #952E31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #952E31?

#952E31 is Guardsman Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #952E31 warm or cool?

Guardsman Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Guardsman Red?

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

What colors pair well with Guardsman Red?

Guardsman Red 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 Guardsman Red?

You can download Guardsman Red 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 Guardsman Red?

The hex code is #952E31. In RGB it's 149, 46, 49, and in HSL it's 358°, 53%, 38%.

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