REDS

Muted Red

#954B51

RGB 149, 75, 81 · HSL 355°, 33%, 44% · CMYK 0, 50, 46, 42

Muted Red is #954B51 in HEX — rgb(149, 75, 81), hsl(355°, 33%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 46%, 42%).

Muted Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 33%, 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#954B51

RGB149, 75, 81

HSL355°, 33%, 44%

HSV355°, 50%, 58%

CMYK0, 50, 46, 42

Decimal9784145

CSS RGBrgb(149, 75, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 33%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Crantini PPU1-11

ΔE 0.6 · #954C52

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 2.4 · #994A50

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 2.4 · #974953

PPG

Roasted Pepper 13-13

ΔE 2.8 · #9C4D52

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 3 · #9A5153

Benjamin Moore

Warm 1274

ΔE 3.4 · #924E4F

Valspar

Upholstery Red 1008-3A

ΔE 4.3 · #9E565C

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 4.9 · #8C4652

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 6.3 · #8C4040

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 6.6 · #8B3F3F

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 7.1 · #A44A56

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.2 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.7 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 14.7 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 16.3 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.9 · #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

#954B51

#4B958F

Analogous

#954B76

#954B51

#956A4B

Triadic

#954B51

#51954B

#4B5195

Split-Complementary

#954B51

#4B956A

#4B7695

Tetradic

#954B51

#76954B

#4B958F

#6A4B95

Monochromatic

#2F181A

#623236

#954B51

#B9747A

#D3A7AA

Rectangle

#954B51

#958F4B

#4B958F

#4B5195

Compound

#954B51

#956A4B

#4B958F

#4B7695

Variations

Lighter

#B2676D

#C19195

#D9C1C3

Darker

#793B40

#54272B

#321619

Saturation

#7B6567

#954B51

#BB2632

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

6.17:1

vs Black

3.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#954B51

#726C4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#954B51

#5D5D50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#954B51

#934E52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Muted 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

#AF6558

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#954B51

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C6A7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#457A76

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: #954B51;

CSS — background

background-color: #954B51;

CSS Variable

--color-muted-red: #954B51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muted-red': '#954B51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#954B51] text-[#954B51]

SCSS

$muted-red: #954B51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #954B51?

#954B51 is Muted Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #954B51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muted Red?

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

What colors pair well with Muted Red?

Muted 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 Muted Red?

You can download Muted 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 Muted Red?

The hex code is #954B51. In RGB it's 149, 75, 81, and in HSL it's 355°, 33%, 44%.

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