REDS

Tia Maria

#97422D

RGB 151, 66, 45 · HSL 12°, 54%, 38% · CMYK 0, 56, 70, 41

Tia Maria is #97422D in HEX — rgb(151, 66, 45), hsl(12°, 54%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 70%, 41%).

Tia Maria pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 54%, 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#97422D

RGB151, 66, 45

HSL12°, 54%, 38%

HSV12°, 70%, 59%

CMYK0, 56, 70, 41

Decimal9912877

CSS RGBrgb(151, 66, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 54%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 2.8 · #93402F

Dulux

Burnt Earth S06G9

ΔE 3.4 · #9D4131

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 3.5 · #8E402A

Benjamin Moore

Red 2088-10

ΔE 3.6 · #974434

Vista Paint

Dark Marmalade C-1039

ΔE 3.9 · #964634

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 5.2 · #8E3F21

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark Marmalade 1040

ΔE 5.5 · #994939

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 6.3 · #A4493D

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 6.5 · #9D3A2F

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 6.7 · #A14C3F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.3 · #9A4039

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 7.3 · #A85341

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.2 · #9B3821

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 9.8 · #7C2A1C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 10.5 · #9A3636

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.8 · #B64F48

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

#97422D

#2D8095

Analogous

#952D4C

#97422D

#95762D

Triadic

#97422D

#2D9542

#422D95

Split-Complementary

#97422D

#2D9576

#2D4C95

Tetradic

#97422D

#4C952D

#2D8095

#762D95

Monochromatic

#1F0E09

#5A281B

#97422D

#C86046

#D99381

Rectangle

#97422D

#80952D

#2D8095

#422D95

Compound

#97422D

#95762D

#2D8095

#2D4C95

Variations

Lighter

#C5583C

#CC8675

#DDBBB3

Darker

#793322

#552216

#32130C

Saturation

#715751

#95422D

#AC3416

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

6.70:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#97422D

#726828

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97422D

#585830

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97422D

#96424A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tia Maria 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

#B15E3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97422D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E6361

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.

#2D6978

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: #97422D;

CSS — background

background-color: #97422D;

CSS Variable

--color-tia-maria: #97422D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tia-maria': '#97422D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97422D] text-[#97422D]

SCSS

$tia-maria: #97422D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97422D?

#97422D is Tia Maria, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #97422D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tia Maria?

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

What colors pair well with Tia Maria?

Tia Maria 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 Tia Maria?

You can download Tia Maria 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 Tia Maria?

The hex code is #97422D. In RGB it's 151, 66, 45, and in HSL it's 12°, 54%, 38%.

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