REDS

Egyptian Red

#983F4A

RGB 152, 63, 74 · HSL 353°, 41%, 42% · CMYK 0, 59, 51, 40

Egyptian Red is #983F4A in HEX — rgb(152, 63, 74), hsl(353°, 41%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 51%, 40%).

Egyptian Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 41%, 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#983F4A

RGB152, 63, 74

HSL353°, 41%, 42%

HSV353°, 59%, 60%

CMYK0, 59, 51, 40

Decimal9977674

CSS RGBrgb(152, 63, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 41%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 1.1 · #983D48

Behr

Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01

ΔE 1.5 · #9A4049

Vista Paint

Ode to Joy C-1136

ΔE 2.7 · #9B3D47

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 3.2 · #943E4D

Benjamin Moore

Travers CW-345

ΔE 3.2 · #A04653

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 3.4 · #8F3841

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 3.4 · #953842

Dulux

Magic Jewel SB7G6

ΔE 3.7 · #9C3B4C

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 4.5 · #A44A56

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 5.3 · #994A50

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 5.8 · #974953

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 7.7 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.5 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.5 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.6 · #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

#983F4A

#3F978D

Analogous

#973F75

#983F4A

#97613F

Triadic

#983F4A

#49973F

#3F4997

Split-Complementary

#983F4A

#3F9761

#3F7597

Tetradic

#983F4A

#75973F

#3F978D

#613F97

Monochromatic

#2B1215

#61292F

#983F4A

#BE646F

#D59AA1

Rectangle

#983F4A

#978D3F

#3F978D

#3F4997

Compound

#983F4A

#97613F

#3F978D

#3F7597

Variations

Lighter

#B95863

#C5878F

#DABCC0

Darker

#7B3139

#552027

#321216

Saturation

#785E61

#973F49

#B72031

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

6.68:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#983F4A

#706947

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#983F4A

#575749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#983F4A

#964449

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Egyptian 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

#B15C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#983F4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F6177

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.

#3B7B73

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: #983F4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #983F4A;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian-red: #983F4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian-red': '#983F4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#983F4A] text-[#983F4A]

SCSS

$egyptian-red: #983F4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #983F4A?

#983F4A is Egyptian Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #983F4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian Red?

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

What colors pair well with Egyptian Red?

Egyptian 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 Egyptian Red?

You can download Egyptian 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 Egyptian Red?

The hex code is #983F4A. In RGB it's 152, 63, 74, and in HSL it's 353°, 41%, 42%.

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