REDS

Mystery Red

#97332C

RGB 151, 51, 44 · HSL 4°, 55%, 38% · CMYK 0, 66, 71, 41

Mystery Red is #97332C in HEX — rgb(151, 51, 44), hsl(4°, 55%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 71%, 41%).

Mystery Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 55%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#97332C

RGB151, 51, 44

HSL4°, 55%, 38%

HSV4°, 71%, 59%

CMYK0, 66, 71, 41

Decimal9909036

CSS RGBrgb(151, 51, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 55%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystery Red SB7E9

Exact match

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 2.8 · #9D3A2F

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2004-10

ΔE 3.3 · #A13830

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 3.3 · #A0392F

Sherwin-Williams

Rave Red SW6608

ΔE 3.3 · #A13B34

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.4 · #9B2C2C

Behr

Fire Cracker PPU2-16

ΔE 5 · #A03F39

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 6.2 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 6.5 · #A8453B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.6 · #9A4039

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 7 · #A22E34

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.4 · #9B3821

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8.8 · #942A35

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.8 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 10 · #A04344

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 10 · #AE373F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#97332C

#2C8F96

Analogous

#962C5A

#97332C

#96682C

Triadic

#97332C

#2C9633

#332C96

Split-Complementary

#97332C

#2C9668

#2C5A96

Tetradic

#97332C

#5A962C

#2C8F96

#682C96

Monochromatic

#200B09

#5B1F1A

#97332C

#C94E45

#DA8781

Rectangle

#97332C

#8F962C

#2C8F96

#332C96

Compound

#97332C

#96682C

#2C8F96

#2C5A96

Variations

Lighter

#C6443B

#CC7A74

#DDB5B2

Darker

#7A2721

#561915

#330E0B

Saturation

#715351

#96332C

#AC2016

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

7.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#97332C

#6D6427

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97332C

#50502D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97332C

#95363F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mystery 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

#B1533C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97332C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E5860

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#2C7479

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: #97332C;

CSS — background

background-color: #97332C;

CSS Variable

--color-mystery-red: #97332C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystery-red': '#97332C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97332C] text-[#97332C]

SCSS

$mystery-red: #97332C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97332C?

#97332C is Mystery Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #97332C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystery Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mystery Red?

Mystery 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 Mystery Red?

You can download Mystery 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 Mystery Red?

The hex code is #97332C. In RGB it's 151, 51, 44, and in HSL it's 4°, 55%, 38%.

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