REDS

Fabulous Red

#973E41

RGB 151, 62, 65 · HSL 358°, 42%, 42% · CMYK 0, 59, 57, 41

Fabulous Red is #973E41 in HEX — rgb(151, 62, 65), hsl(358°, 42%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 57%, 41%).

Fabulous Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 42%, 42%. 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#973E41

RGB151, 62, 65

HSL358°, 42%, 42%

HSV358°, 59%, 59%

CMYK0, 59, 57, 41

Decimal9911873

CSS RGBrgb(151, 62, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 42%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

Exact match

Behr

New Sled HDC-WR15-12

ΔE 1.9 · #923A3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 2.7 · #8F3B3D

Vista Paint

Lover's Kiss C-66

ΔE 3.1 · #8E393A

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 3.2 · #A04344

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 3.4 · #8E3738

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 3.5 · #933639

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 3.5 · #9D3E3F

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 3.7 · #953842

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 5.4 · #8D343F

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 5.7 · #8F423D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.1 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.9 · #9A3636

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8.5 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.8 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.8 · #AA5842

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

#973E41

#3E9895

Analogous

#983E6E

#973E41

#98683E

Triadic

#973E41

#41983E

#3E4198

Split-Complementary

#973E41

#3E9868

#3E6E98

Tetradic

#973E41

#6E983E

#3E9895

#683E98

Monochromatic

#2B1213

#62282A

#973E41

#BF6366

#D69A9C

Rectangle

#973E41

#98953E

#3E9895

#3E4198

Compound

#973E41

#98683E

#3E9895

#3E6E98

Variations

Lighter

#BA575A

#C68789

#DABCBD

Darker

#7B3032

#562022

#331213

Saturation

#795E5F

#983E41

#B71F24

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

6.82:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#973E41

#6F683E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#973E41

#565641

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#973E41

#954248

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fabulous 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

#B15B4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#973E41

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E6070

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.

#3B7C79

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: #973E41;

CSS — background

background-color: #973E41;

CSS Variable

--color-fabulous-red: #973E41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fabulous-red': '#973E41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#973E41] text-[#973E41]

SCSS

$fabulous-red: #973E41;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #973E41?

#973E41 is Fabulous Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #973E41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fabulous Red?

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

What colors pair well with Fabulous Red?

Fabulous 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 Fabulous Red?

You can download Fabulous 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 Fabulous Red?

The hex code is #973E41. In RGB it's 151, 62, 65, and in HSL it's 358°, 42%, 42%.

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