REDS

Circus Red

#954A4C

RGB 149, 74, 76 · HSL 358°, 34%, 44% · CMYK 0, 50, 49, 42

Circus Red is #954A4C in HEX — rgb(149, 74, 76), hsl(358°, 34%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 49%, 42%).

Circus Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 34%, 44%. 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#954A4C

RGB149, 74, 76

HSL358°, 34%, 44%

HSV358°, 50%, 58%

CMYK0, 50, 49, 42

Decimal9783884

CSS RGBrgb(149, 74, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 34%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 2.5 · #994A50

PPG

Roasted Pepper 13-13

ΔE 2.7 · #9C4D52

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 2.8 · #9A5153

Behr

Crantini PPU1-11

ΔE 3 · #954C52

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2084-20

ΔE 3.2 · #924544

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 4.4 · #8C4040

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 4.4 · #974953

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 4.8 · #8B3F3F

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 5.7 · #904C44

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 6 · #8D4F4C

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 6 · #8F423D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.7 · #A85953

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.3 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 14.3 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 14.4 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 15.6 · #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

#954A4C

#4A9694

Analogous

#964A73

#954A4C

#966E4A

Triadic

#954A4C

#4D964A

#4A4D96

Split-Complementary

#954A4C

#4A966E

#4A7396

Tetradic

#954A4C

#73964A

#4A9694

#6E4A96

Monochromatic

#301818

#633132

#954A4C

#BA7375

#D3A6A8

Rectangle

#954A4C

#96944A

#4A9694

#4A4D96

Compound

#954A4C

#966E4A

#4A9694

#4A7396

Variations

Lighter

#B46669

#C29192

#D9C1C2

Darker

#7A3A3C

#552728

#321617

Saturation

#7C6566

#964A4D

#BB252A

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

6.25:1

vs Black

3.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#954A4C

#726B4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#954A4C

#5C5C4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#954A4C

#934D51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Circus 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

#AF6454

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#954A4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C6978

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.

#447B79

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: #954A4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #954A4C;

CSS Variable

--color-circus-red: #954A4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'circus-red': '#954A4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#954A4C] text-[#954A4C]

SCSS

$circus-red: #954A4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #954A4C?

#954A4C is Circus Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #954A4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Circus Red?

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

What colors pair well with Circus Red?

Circus 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 Circus Red?

You can download Circus 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 Circus Red?

The hex code is #954A4C. In RGB it's 149, 74, 76, and in HSL it's 358°, 34%, 44%.

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