REDS

High Drama

#993542

RGB 153, 53, 66 · HSL 352°, 49%, 40% · CMYK 0, 65, 57, 40

High Drama is #993542 in HEX — rgb(153, 53, 66), hsl(352°, 49%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 57%, 40%).

High Drama pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 49%, 40%. 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#993542

RGB153, 53, 66

HSL352°, 49%, 40%

HSV352°, 65%, 60%

CMYK0, 65, 57, 40

Decimal10040642

CSS RGBrgb(153, 53, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 49%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

High Drama UL100-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Patriot 2080-20

ΔE 2.6 · #9F3C46

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 2.8 · #953842

Vista Paint

Ode to Joy C-1136

ΔE 3.3 · #9B3D47

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 3.4 · #94353C

Dulux

Bright Lady S02G8

ΔE 3.5 · #9F3649

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 3.7 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 3.8 · #A53C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Ode To Joy 1137

ΔE 4.3 · #9D404A

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 4.8 · #A83E4C

Sherwin-Williams

Valentine SW6587

ΔE 5.2 · #A53A4E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 5.5 · #942A35

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 6.5 · #9F2D47

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 7.8 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.1 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 17.8 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#993542

#34988B

Analogous

#983473

#993542

#985934

Triadic

#993542

#419834

#344198

Split-Complementary

#993542

#349859

#347398

Tetradic

#993542

#739834

#34988B

#593498

Monochromatic

#260D10

#5F2129

#993542

#C45463

#D88D97

Rectangle

#993542

#988B34

#34988B

#344198

Compound

#993542

#985934

#34988B

#347398

Variations

Lighter

#C14959

#C97D87

#DCB7BC

Darker

#7C2833

#561A22

#330E13

Saturation

#75575B

#983441

#B21A2E

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

7.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#993542

#6E663F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#993542

#525240

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#993542

#973B42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

High Drama 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

#B2544D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#993542

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F5971

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.

#337B71

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: #993542;

CSS — background

background-color: #993542;

CSS Variable

--color-high-drama: #993542;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-drama': '#993542' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#993542] text-[#993542]

SCSS

$high-drama: #993542;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #993542?

#993542 is High Drama, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #993542 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Drama?

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

What colors pair well with High Drama?

High Drama 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 High Drama?

You can download High Drama 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 High Drama?

The hex code is #993542. In RGB it's 153, 53, 66, and in HSL it's 352°, 49%, 40%.

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