REDS

Smokin Hot

#954A3D

RGB 149, 74, 61 · HSL 9°, 42%, 41% · CMYK 0, 50, 59, 42

Smokin Hot is #954A3D in HEX — rgb(149, 74, 61), hsl(9°, 42%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 59%, 42%).

Smokin Hot pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 42%, 41%. 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#954A3D

RGB149, 74, 61

HSL9°, 42%, 41%

HSV9°, 59%, 58%

CMYK0, 50, 59, 42

Decimal9783869

CSS RGBrgb(149, 74, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 42%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2091-30

ΔE 1.2 · #984D3F

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 1.4 · #944A3F

PPG

Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West FLLW68

ΔE 2.2 · #91493E

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 2.4 · #8F4438

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark Marmalade 1040

ΔE 3.5 · #994939

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 3.6 · #944F43

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 3.8 · #904433

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 4.7 · #A35046

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 4.7 · #9E5646

Vista Paint

Dark Marmalade C-1039

ΔE 4.8 · #964634

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.4 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.1 · #9A4039

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.7 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 8.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#954A3D

#3D8794

Analogous

#943D5B

#954A3D

#94763D

Triadic

#954A3D

#3D944A

#4A3D94

Split-Complementary

#954A3D

#3D9476

#3D5B94

Tetradic

#954A3D

#5B943D

#3D8794

#763D94

Monochromatic

#281410

#5E2F26

#954A3D

#BE6E60

#D49F96

Rectangle

#954A3D

#87943D

#3D8794

#4A3D94

Compound

#954A3D

#94763D

#3D8794

#3D5B94

Variations

Lighter

#B96354

#C58E85

#DAC0BB

Darker

#793A2F

#54271F

#321611

Saturation

#765F5B

#944A3D

#B3351E

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

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#954A3D

#736A3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#954A3D

#5C5C3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#954A3D

#944B50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Smokin Hot 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

#AF6449

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#954A3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C696D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#396F79

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: #954A3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #954A3D;

CSS Variable

--color-smokin-hot: #954A3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smokin-hot': '#954A3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#954A3D] text-[#954A3D]

SCSS

$smokin-hot: #954A3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #954A3D?

#954A3D is Smokin Hot, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #954A3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smokin Hot?

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

What colors pair well with Smokin Hot?

Smokin Hot 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 Smokin Hot?

You can download Smokin Hot 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 Smokin Hot?

The hex code is #954A3D. In RGB it's 149, 74, 61, and in HSL it's 9°, 42%, 41%.

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