REDS

Abra Cadabra

#966165

RGB 150, 97, 101 · HSL 355°, 21%, 48% · CMYK 0, 35, 33, 41

Abra Cadabra is #966165 in HEX — rgb(150, 97, 101), hsl(355°, 21%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 33%, 41%).

Abra Cadabra pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 21%, 48%. 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#966165

RGB150, 97, 101

HSL355°, 21%, 48%

HSV355°, 35%, 59%

CMYK0, 35, 33, 41

Decimal9855333

CSS RGBrgb(150, 97, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 21%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Abra Cadabra 80

Exact match

Vista Paint

Abra Cadabra C-79

ΔE 0.7 · #956164

PPG

Make Mine Mauve 18-22

ΔE 3.3 · #A0666B

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 3.3 · #995D62

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 3.4 · #8E5E5E

Dulux

Soft Bromeliad S01E6

ΔE 3.5 · #99656E

Behr

Toasted Nutmeg 200F-5

ΔE 3.7 · #9A6462

Benjamin Moore

Garrison HC-66

ΔE 5.2 · #8D5A57

Valspar

Muted Red 1008-5A

ΔE 5.6 · #925559

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.9 · #A36167

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.9 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12.4 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.7 · #7B584C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.2 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 21 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#966165

#619490

Analogous

#94617F

#966165

#947661

Triadic

#966165

#659461

#616594

Split-Complementary

#966165

#619476

#617F94

Tetradic

#966165

#7F9461

#619490

#766194

Monochromatic

#382426

#664245

#966165

#B48D90

#D3BBBD

Rectangle

#966165

#949061

#619490

#616594

Compound

#966165

#947661

#619490

#617F94

Variations

Lighter

#AB7F82

#BEA1A4

#D7CACB

Darker

#784C50

#533436

#311E1F

Saturation

#827374

#946165

#C4303D

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

5.01:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#966165

#7B7764

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#966165

#6C6C64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#966165

#956365

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Abra Cadabra 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

#B07567

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#966165

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D7A8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#4E827E

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: #966165;

CSS — background

background-color: #966165;

CSS Variable

--color-abra-cadabra: #966165;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abra-cadabra': '#966165' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#966165] text-[#966165]

SCSS

$abra-cadabra: #966165;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #966165?

#966165 is Abra Cadabra, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #966165 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abra Cadabra?

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

What colors pair well with Abra Cadabra?

Abra Cadabra 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 Abra Cadabra?

You can download Abra Cadabra 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 Abra Cadabra?

The hex code is #966165. In RGB it's 150, 97, 101, and in HSL it's 355°, 21%, 48%.

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