REDS

Candy Apple

#964647

RGB 150, 70, 71 · HSL 359°, 36%, 43% · CMYK 0, 53, 53, 41

Candy Apple is #964647 in HEX — rgb(150, 70, 71), hsl(359°, 36%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 53%, 41%).

Candy Apple pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 36%, 43%. 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#964647

RGB150, 70, 71

HSL359°, 36%, 43%

HSV359°, 53%, 59%

CMYK0, 53, 53, 41

Decimal9848391

CSS RGBrgb(150, 70, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 36%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Candy Apple 13-10

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cinnabar CSP-1165

ΔE 1.1 · #954645

Behr

Cranberry Zing HDC-FL14-4

ΔE 2.4 · #934744

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 3.3 · #8C4040

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 3.6 · #8B3F3F

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 3.8 · #994A50

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 4.1 · #8F423D

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 4.6 · #973E41

Sherwin-Williams

Bravado Red SW6320

ΔE 4.9 · #A0524E

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 5.4 · #9A5153

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 6.2 · #843938

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.7 · #A85953

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.5 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 12.3 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.2 · #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

#964647

#469594

Analogous

#95466F

#964647

#956C46

Triadic

#964647

#479546

#464795

Split-Complementary

#964647

#46956C

#466F95

Tetradic

#964647

#6F9546

#469594

#6C4695

Monochromatic

#2D1516

#612E2F

#964647

#BA6D6F

#D3A1A2

Rectangle

#964647

#959446

#469594

#464795

Compound

#964647

#956C46

#469594

#466F95

Variations

Lighter

#B56162

#C28D8E

#D9BFC0

Darker

#793738

#542425

#321515

Saturation

#796262

#954647

#B82326

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

6.43:1

vs Black

3.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#964647

#716A45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#964647

#5A5A47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#964647

#94494E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Candy Apple 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

#B06150

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#964647

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D6675

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.

#417A79

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: #964647;

CSS — background

background-color: #964647;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-apple: #964647;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-apple': '#964647' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#964647] text-[#964647]

SCSS

$candy-apple: #964647;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #964647?

#964647 is Candy Apple, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #964647 warm or cool?

Candy Apple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candy Apple?

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

What colors pair well with Candy Apple?

Candy Apple 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 Candy Apple?

You can download Candy Apple 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 Candy Apple?

The hex code is #964647. In RGB it's 150, 70, 71, and in HSL it's 359°, 36%, 43%.

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