REDS

Kite Brown

#95483F

RGB 149, 72, 63 · HSL 6°, 41%, 42% · CMYK 0, 52, 58, 42

Kite Brown is #95483F in HEX — rgb(149, 72, 63), hsl(6°, 41%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 58%, 42%).

Kite Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 41%, 42%. 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#95483F

RGB149, 72, 63

HSL6°, 41%, 42%

HSV6°, 58%, 58%

CMYK0, 52, 58, 42

Decimal9783359

CSS RGBrgb(149, 72, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 41%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 1.5 · #944A3F

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1301 · CC-92

ΔE 1.7 · #994942

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 2.3 · #91493E

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 2.6 · #8F4438

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 3 · #8F423D

Vista Paint

Stagecoach C-1328

ΔE 3.8 · #9A4541

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 4.2 · #944F43

Hallman-Lindsay

Redrock Canyon historic-redrock-canyon

ΔE 4.5 · #A24D47

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 5 · #8A3B34

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 5 · #A1534D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.1 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.3 · #A85953

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#95483F

#3F8E97

Analogous

#973F62

#95483F

#97743F

Triadic

#95483F

#3F9748

#483F97

Split-Complementary

#95483F

#3F9774

#3F6297

Tetradic

#95483F

#62973F

#3F8E97

#743F97

Monochromatic

#2B1512

#612E29

#95483F

#BE6D64

#D5A09A

Rectangle

#95483F

#8E973F

#3F8E97

#483F97

Compound

#95483F

#97743F

#3F8E97

#3F6297

Variations

Lighter

#B96258

#C58E87

#DABFBC

Darker

#7B3831

#552620

#321512

Saturation

#78615E

#97483F

#B72F20

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

6.41:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#95483F

#726A3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95483F

#5B5B40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95483F

#94494F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kite Brown 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

#AF634A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95483F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C686F

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.

#3B747B

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: #95483F;

CSS — background

background-color: #95483F;

CSS Variable

--color-kite-brown: #95483F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kite-brown': '#95483F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95483F] text-[#95483F]

SCSS

$kite-brown: #95483F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95483F?

#95483F is Kite Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #95483F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kite Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Kite Brown?

Kite Brown 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 Kite Brown?

You can download Kite Brown 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 Kite Brown?

The hex code is #95483F. In RGB it's 149, 72, 63, and in HSL it's 6°, 41%, 42%.

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