REDS

Cinnabar

#954645

RGB 149, 70, 69 · HSL 1°, 37%, 43% · CMYK 0, 53, 54, 42

Cinnabar is #954645 in HEX — rgb(149, 70, 69), hsl(1°, 37%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 54%, 42%).

Cinnabar pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 37%, 43%. 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#954645

RGB149, 70, 69

HSL1°, 37%, 43%

HSV1°, 54%, 58%

CMYK0, 53, 54, 42

Decimal9782853

CSS RGBrgb(149, 70, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 37%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cinnabar CSP-1165

Exact match

PPG

Candy Apple 13-10

ΔE 1.1 · #964647

Behr

Cranberry Zing HDC-FL14-4

ΔE 1.5 · #934744

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 3 · #8C4040

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 3.1 · #8F423D

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 3.3 · #8B3F3F

Sherwin-Williams

Rembrandt Ruby SW0033

ΔE 4.4 · #974F49

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 4.7 · #994A50

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 4.8 · #973E41

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 5.3 · #A1534D

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 5.8 · #843938

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.5 · #A85953

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.9 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 12.9 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.9 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#954645

#459596

Analogous

#96456C

#954645

#966F45

Triadic

#954645

#459646

#464596

Split-Complementary

#954645

#45966F

#456C96

Tetradic

#954645

#6C9645

#459596

#6F4596

Monochromatic

#2D1515

#622E2D

#954645

#BC6E6C

#D4A2A1

Rectangle

#954645

#959645

#459596

#464596

Compound

#954645

#966F45

#459596

#456C96

Variations

Lighter

#B66160

#C38D8C

#D9BFBF

Darker

#7A3736

#552524

#321514

Saturation

#7A6261

#964645

#B92523

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#954645

#716943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#954645

#5A5A45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#954645

#93494E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cinnabar 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

#AF614F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#954645

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C6673

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.

#407A7B

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: #954645;

CSS — background

background-color: #954645;

CSS Variable

--color-cinnabar: #954645;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cinnabar': '#954645' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#954645] text-[#954645]

SCSS

$cinnabar: #954645;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #954645?

#954645 is Cinnabar, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #954645 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cinnabar?

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

What colors pair well with Cinnabar?

Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

You can download Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

The hex code is #954645. In RGB it's 149, 70, 69, and in HSL it's 1°, 37%, 43%.

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