REDS

Red

#964F4C

RGB 150, 79, 76 · HSL 2°, 33%, 44% · CMYK 0, 47, 49, 41

Red is #964F4C in HEX — rgb(150, 79, 76), hsl(2°, 33%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 49%, 41%).

Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 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#964F4C

RGB150, 79, 76

HSL2°, 33%, 44%

HSV2°, 49%, 59%

CMYK0, 47, 49, 41

Decimal9850700

CSS RGBrgb(150, 79, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 33%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rembrandt Ruby SW0033

ΔE 2 · #974F49

Vista Paint

Redrock Canyon C-1330

ΔE 2.4 · #98514A

Benjamin Moore

Bricktone 2005-30

ΔE 2.5 · #9D5352

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 3.1 · #9A5153

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 3.4 · #904C44

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 3.5 · #8F4E4D

Behr

Cranberry Zing HDC-FL14-4

ΔE 3.8 · #934744

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 4.3 · #8D4F4C

PPG

Hunt Club Red 16-29

ΔE 4.8 · #9A5247

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 5 · #90534A

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 5.7 · #85443F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 6.2 · #A85953

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.6 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.9 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.7 · #AA5842

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 14.2 · #763C28

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#964F4C

#4B9395

Analogous

#954B6E

#964F4C

#95734B

Triadic

#964F4C

#4B954E

#4E4B95

Split-Complementary

#964F4C

#4B9573

#4B6E95

Tetradic

#964F4C

#6E954B

#4B9395

#734B95

Monochromatic

#2F1918

#623332

#964F4C

#B97674

#D3A8A7

Rectangle

#964F4C

#93954B

#4B9395

#4E4B95

Compound

#964F4C

#95734B

#4B9395

#4B6E95

Variations

Lighter

#B26A67

#C19391

#D9C2C1

Darker

#793D3B

#542927

#321716

Saturation

#7B6665

#954E4B

#BB2B26

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

5.97:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#964F4C

#756E4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#964F4C

#60604C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#964F4C

#955155

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#B06854

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#964F4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D6D78

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.

#45787A

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: #964F4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #964F4C;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #964F4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#964F4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#964F4C] text-[#964F4C]

SCSS

$red: #964F4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #964F4C?

#964F4C is Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #964F4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #964F4C. In RGB it's 150, 79, 76, and in HSL it's 2°, 33%, 44%.

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