REDS

Marsala

#96534C

RGB 150, 83, 76 · HSL 6°, 33%, 44% · CMYK 0, 45, 49, 41

Marsala is #96534C in HEX — rgb(150, 83, 76), hsl(6°, 33%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 49%, 41%).

Marsala pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 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#96534C

RGB150, 83, 76

HSL6°, 33%, 44%

HSV6°, 49%, 59%

CMYK0, 45, 49, 41

Decimal9851724

CSS RGBrgb(150, 83, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 33%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perfect Penny S180-6

ΔE 1.9 · #97574F

Vista Paint

Redrock Canyon C-1330

ΔE 2 · #98514A

Benjamin Moore

Boxcar CC-122

ΔE 2.6 · #8F514A

Sherwin-Williams

Rembrandt Ruby SW0033

ΔE 2.6 · #974F49

Hallman-Lindsay

Cogswell Cedar historic-cogswell-cedar

ΔE 2.8 · #90534A

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 3 · #904C44

PPG

Fire Weed 1056-6

ΔE 3.5 · #9B5B55

Dulux

Ragin' Cajun S03F8

ΔE 4.1 · #8D4F4C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 4.2 · #8F4E4D

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 5.1 · #A1534D

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 6.2 · #85443F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 6.4 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.3 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 12.5 · #8D5033

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.7 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 13.4 · #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

#96534C

#4B8E95

Analogous

#954B69

#96534C

#95784B

Triadic

#96534C

#4B9553

#534B95

Split-Complementary

#96534C

#4B9578

#4B6995

Tetradic

#96534C

#69954B

#4B8E95

#784B95

Monochromatic

#2F1A18

#623632

#96534C

#B97B74

#D3ABA7

Rectangle

#96534C

#8E954B

#4B8E95

#534B95

Compound

#96534C

#95784B

#4B8E95

#4B6995

Variations

Lighter

#B26F67

#C19691

#D9C4C1

Darker

#79413B

#542C27

#321916

Saturation

#7B6765

#95534B

#BB3526

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

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#96534C

#766F4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96534C

#63634D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96534C

#955459

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Marsala 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

#B06B54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96534C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D7078

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#45757A

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: #96534C;

CSS — background

background-color: #96534C;

CSS Variable

--color-marsala: #96534C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marsala': '#96534C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96534C] text-[#96534C]

SCSS

$marsala: #96534C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96534C?

#96534C is Marsala, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #96534C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marsala?

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

What colors pair well with Marsala?

Marsala 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 Marsala?

You can download Marsala 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 Marsala?

The hex code is #96534C. In RGB it's 150, 83, 76, and in HSL it's 6°, 33%, 44%.

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