REDS

Algae Red

#983D53

RGB 152, 61, 83 · HSL 345°, 43%, 42% · CMYK 0, 60, 45, 40

Algae Red is #983D53 in HEX — rgb(152, 61, 83), hsl(345°, 43%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 45%, 40%).

Algae Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 43%, 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#983D53

RGB152, 61, 83

HSL345°, 43%, 42%

HSV345°, 60%, 60%

CMYK0, 60, 45, 40

Decimal9977171

CSS RGBrgb(152, 61, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 43%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 2.2 · #953D55

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 2.3 · #933851

Benjamin Moore

Chinaberry 1351

ΔE 2.6 · #9E3D54

Dulux

Pink Rebellion SB7H9

ΔE 2.8 · #9E3E58

Behr

French Rose HDC-CL-04

ΔE 3.2 · #974253

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 4.9 · #9F3A4F

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 5.3 · #99324E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 5.5 · #922E4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 6.6 · #983D48

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 8.1 · #8F3841

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 9.1 · #994A50

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.2 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 10.4 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.3 · #942A35

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.4 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 24.2 · #732318

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

#983D53

#3D9982

Analogous

#993D82

#983D53

#99543D

Triadic

#983D53

#54993D

#3D5499

Split-Complementary

#983D53

#3D9954

#3D8299

Tetradic

#983D53

#82993D

#3D9982

#543D99

Monochromatic

#2C1118

#622736

#983D53

#C0627A

#D699A8

Rectangle

#983D53

#99823D

#3D9982

#3D5499

Compound

#983D53

#99543D

#3D9982

#3D8299

Variations

Lighter

#BC566F

#C78696

#DBBCC3

Darker

#7C2F42

#571F2D

#33111A

Saturation

#795D64

#993D54

#B81F45

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

6.71:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#983D53

#6E6951

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#983D53

#565651

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#983D53

#964448

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Algae 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

#B15A59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#983D53

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F5F7E

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.

#3A7C6C

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: #983D53;

CSS — background

background-color: #983D53;

CSS Variable

--color-algae-red: #983D53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'algae-red': '#983D53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#983D53] text-[#983D53]

SCSS

$algae-red: #983D53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #983D53?

#983D53 is Algae Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #983D53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Algae Red?

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

What colors pair well with Algae Red?

Algae 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 Algae Red?

You can download Algae 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 Algae Red?

The hex code is #983D53. In RGB it's 152, 61, 83, and in HSL it's 345°, 43%, 42%.

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