REDS

Rooster Comb

#96463F

RGB 150, 70, 63 · HSL 5°, 41%, 42% · CMYK 0, 53, 58, 41

Rooster Comb is #96463F in HEX — rgb(150, 70, 63), hsl(5°, 41%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 58%, 41%).

Rooster Comb pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 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#96463F

RGB150, 70, 63

HSL5°, 41%, 42%

HSV5°, 58%, 59%

CMYK0, 53, 58, 41

Decimal9848383

CSS RGBrgb(150, 70, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 41%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1301 · CC-92

ΔE 1.2 · #994942

Behr

Morocco Red PPU2-17

ΔE 2 · #96443B

Vista Paint

Stagecoach C-1328

ΔE 2.3 · #9A4541

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 2.7 · #8F423D

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 3.4 · #8F4438

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 3.7 · #91493E

Hallman-Lindsay

Redrock Canyon historic-redrock-canyon

ΔE 3.8 · #A24D47

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 4.5 · #8A3B34

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.2 · #9A4039

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 5.3 · #A1534D

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 5.6 · #944F43

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 6 · #A04344

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.6 · #A85953

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9.4 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.4 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.4 · #8C4D35

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

#96463F

#3F9097

Analogous

#973F64

#96463F

#97723F

Triadic

#96463F

#3F9747

#473F97

Split-Complementary

#96463F

#3F9772

#3F6497

Tetradic

#96463F

#64973F

#3F9097

#723F97

Monochromatic

#2B1412

#612D29

#96463F

#BE6C64

#D59F9A

Rectangle

#96463F

#90973F

#3F9097

#473F97

Compound

#96463F

#97723F

#3F9097

#3F6497

Variations

Lighter

#B96058

#C58C87

#DABFBC

Darker

#7B3731

#552520

#321512

Saturation

#78605E

#97473F

#B72C20

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

6.47:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#96463F

#726A3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96463F

#5A5A40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96463F

#95484D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rooster Comb 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

#B0614A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96463F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D666F

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.

#3B757B

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: #96463F;

CSS — background

background-color: #96463F;

CSS Variable

--color-rooster-comb: #96463F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rooster-comb': '#96463F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96463F] text-[#96463F]

SCSS

$rooster-comb: #96463F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96463F?

#96463F is Rooster Comb, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #96463F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rooster Comb?

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

What colors pair well with Rooster Comb?

Rooster Comb 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 Rooster Comb?

You can download Rooster Comb 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 Rooster Comb?

The hex code is #96463F. In RGB it's 150, 70, 63, and in HSL it's 5°, 41%, 42%.

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