REDS
Heritage Red
#990A14
Heritage Red is a rich red sitting at HSL 356°, 88%, 32%. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in dining rooms, libraries, accent walls — ideal for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Looks at home next to cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Heritage Red HC-181
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
dining rooms, libraries, accent walls
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Heritage Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #990A14?
#990A14 is Heritage Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.
Is #990A14 warm or cool?
Heritage Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Heritage Red?
Heritage Red works well in dining rooms, libraries, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Heritage Red?
Heritage Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Heritage Red?
You can download Heritage 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 RGB value of #990A14?
#990A14 converts to RGB 153, 10, 20.