REDS

Polished Garnet

#953640

RGB 149, 54, 64 · HSL 354°, 47%, 40% · CMYK 0, 64, 57, 42

Polished Garnet is #953640 in HEX — rgb(149, 54, 64), hsl(354°, 47%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 57%, 42%).

Polished Garnet pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 47%, 40%. 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#953640

RGB149, 54, 64

HSL354°, 47%, 40%

HSV354°, 64%, 58%

CMYK0, 64, 57, 42

Decimal9778752

CSS RGBrgb(149, 54, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 47%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 1.1 · #953842

Behr

Red Velvet UL100-6

ΔE 1.5 · #91353E

Vista Paint

Romp C-1135

ΔE 1.7 · #953943

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 2 · #94353C

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 2.6 · #90343A

Benjamin Moore

Patriot 2080-20

ΔE 3.2 · #9F3C46

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 3.3 · #8D343F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 4.8 · #922B3E

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 5 · #8E3738

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5.4 · #A53C49

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 5.5 · #9D3E3F

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.1 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 7.5 · #9A3636

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 8.2 · #A44A56

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 16.3 · #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

#953640

#36968C

Analogous

#963670

#953640

#965C36

Triadic

#953640

#409636

#364096

Split-Complementary

#953640

#36965C

#367096

Tetradic

#953640

#709636

#36968C

#5C3696

Monochromatic

#250E10

#5E2228

#953640

#C25661

#D68F96

Rectangle

#953640

#968C36

#36968C

#364096

Compound

#953640

#965C36

#36968C

#367096

Variations

Lighter

#BE4B57

#C87F86

#DBB8BB

Darker

#7A2931

#551B21

#320F13

Saturation

#74585A

#963640

#B11B2A

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

7.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#953640

#6B643D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#953640

#51513F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#953640

#933C41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Polished Garnet 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

#AF554B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#953640

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C5A6F

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.

#347972

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: #953640;

CSS — background

background-color: #953640;

CSS Variable

--color-polished-garnet: #953640;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polished-garnet': '#953640' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#953640] text-[#953640]

SCSS

$polished-garnet: #953640;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #953640?

#953640 is Polished Garnet, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #953640 warm or cool?

Polished Garnet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Polished Garnet?

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

What colors pair well with Polished Garnet?

Polished Garnet 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 Polished Garnet?

You can download Polished Garnet 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 Polished Garnet?

The hex code is #953640. In RGB it's 149, 54, 64, and in HSL it's 354°, 47%, 40%.

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