REDS

Night

#974051

RGB 151, 64, 81 · HSL 348°, 40%, 42% · CMYK 0, 58, 46, 41

Night is #974051 in HEX — rgb(151, 64, 81), hsl(348°, 40%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 46%, 41%).

Night pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 40%, 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#974051

RGB151, 64, 81

HSL348°, 40%, 42%

HSV348°, 58%, 59%

CMYK0, 58, 46, 41

Decimal9912401

CSS RGBrgb(151, 64, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 40%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Night 1344

Exact match

Behr

French Rose HDC-CL-04

ΔE 1.1 · #974253

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 1.5 · #943E4D

Dulux

Raspberry Fool S01F9

ΔE 4 · #8E3646

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 4.6 · #933851

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 5 · #983D48

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 5 · #974953

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 5.1 · #A44A56

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 5.8 · #9F3A4F

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 6.3 · #8F3841

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.4 · #994A50

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.4 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.4 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.8 · #942A35

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#974051

#409685

Analogous

#96407C

#974051

#965A40

Triadic

#974051

#519640

#405196

Split-Complementary

#974051

#40965A

#407C96

Tetradic

#974051

#7C9640

#409685

#5A4096

Monochromatic

#2B1217

#602934

#974051

#BD6577

#D49BA6

Rectangle

#974051

#968540

#409685

#405196

Compound

#974051

#965A40

#409685

#407C96

Variations

Lighter

#B8596C

#C48894

#DABDC3

Darker

#7A3240

#55212B

#321319

Saturation

#785E63

#964051

#B6203E

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

6.63:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#974051

#6F694F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#974051

#57574F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#974051

#95464A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Night 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

#B15D58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#974051

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E627C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3C7A6E

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: #974051;

CSS — background

background-color: #974051;

CSS Variable

--color-night: #974051;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'night': '#974051' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#974051] text-[#974051]

SCSS

$night: #974051;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #974051?

#974051 is Night, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #974051 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Night?

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

What colors pair well with Night?

Night 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 Night?

You can download Night 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 Night?

The hex code is #974051. In RGB it's 151, 64, 81, and in HSL it's 348°, 40%, 42%.

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