REDS

Brown Labrador

#97382C

RGB 151, 56, 44 · HSL 7°, 55%, 38% · CMYK 0, 63, 71, 41

Brown Labrador is #97382C in HEX — rgb(151, 56, 44), hsl(7°, 55%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 71%, 41%).

Brown Labrador pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 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#97382C

RGB151, 56, 44

HSL7°, 55%, 38%

HSV7°, 71%, 59%

CMYK0, 63, 71, 41

Decimal9910316

CSS RGBrgb(151, 56, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 55%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Stop S05F8

ΔE 2.1 · #97342C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 2.1 · #9D3A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 2.6 · #9E3E33

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 3 · #9E3E2E

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 3.6 · #A0392F

Behr

Colorful Leaves M190-7

ΔE 4.9 · #A64033

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 5.8 · #A8453B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.8 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.2 · #9A3636

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 6.2 · #AA423A

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.2 · #9B3821

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.7 · #8E402A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 7.9 · #8B3D2F

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 8.8 · #7C2A1C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 10.1 · #A04344

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 10.3 · #A85341

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#97382C

#2C8A96

Analogous

#962C54

#97382C

#966D2C

Triadic

#97382C

#2C9638

#382C96

Split-Complementary

#97382C

#2C966D

#2C5496

Tetradic

#97382C

#54962C

#2C8A96

#6D2C96

Monochromatic

#200C09

#5B221A

#97382C

#C95545

#DA8B81

Rectangle

#97382C

#8A962C

#2C8A96

#382C96

Compound

#97382C

#966D2C

#2C8A96

#2C5496

Variations

Lighter

#C64B3B

#CC7E74

#DDB7B2

Darker

#7A2B21

#561D15

#33100B

Saturation

#715551

#96382C

#AC2716

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

7.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#97382C

#6F6527

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97382C

#52522E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97382C

#953A42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brown Labrador 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

#B1573C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97382C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E5C60

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.

#2C7079

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: #97382C;

CSS — background

background-color: #97382C;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-labrador: #97382C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-labrador': '#97382C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97382C] text-[#97382C]

SCSS

$brown-labrador: #97382C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97382C?

#97382C is Brown Labrador, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #97382C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Labrador?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Labrador?

Brown Labrador 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 Brown Labrador?

You can download Brown Labrador 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 Brown Labrador?

The hex code is #97382C. In RGB it's 151, 56, 44, and in HSL it's 7°, 55%, 38%.

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