REDS

Safflower Kite

#9A493F

RGB 154, 73, 63 · HSL 7°, 42%, 43% · CMYK 0, 53, 59, 40

Safflower Kite is #9A493F in HEX — rgb(154, 73, 63), hsl(7°, 42%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 59%, 40%).

Safflower Kite pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 42%, 43%. 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#9A493F

RGB154, 73, 63

HSL7°, 42%, 43%

HSV7°, 59%, 60%

CMYK0, 53, 59, 40

Decimal10111295

CSS RGBrgb(154, 73, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 42%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Morocco Red PPU2-17

ΔE 1.9 · #96443B

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1301 · CC-92

ΔE 2 · #994942

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 3 · #A35046

Vista Paint

Stagecoach C-1328

ΔE 3.3 · #9A4541

Hallman-Lindsay

Redrock Canyon historic-redrock-canyon

ΔE 3.3 · #A24D47

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 3.7 · #8F4438

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 4.2 · #91493E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 4.8 · #9A4039

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 4.9 · #904433

Valspar

Toasted Cranberry 2001-5A

ΔE 5.1 · #A4554D

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 5.3 · #A1534D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 6.5 · #A04344

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7.2 · #A85953

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.3 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 8.3 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 9.6 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#9A493F

#40919C

Analogous

#9C4063

#9A493F

#9C7840

Triadic

#9A493F

#409C4A

#4A409C

Split-Complementary

#9A493F

#409C78

#40639C

Tetradic

#9A493F

#639C40

#40919C

#78409C

Monochromatic

#2F1613

#653029

#9A493F

#C17167

#D7A49D

Rectangle

#9A493F

#919C40

#40919C

#4A409C

Compound

#9A493F

#9C7840

#40919C

#40639C

Variations

Lighter

#BC655A

#C79089

#DBC1BD

Darker

#7E3A31

#582720

#341612

Saturation

#7B6360

#9C4A40

#BC3220

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

6.18:1

vs Black

3.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9A493F

#756D3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A493F

#5D5D40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A493F

#994A50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Safflower Kite 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

#B3634A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A493F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0686F

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.

#3C777E

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: #9A493F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A493F;

CSS Variable

--color-safflower-kite: #9A493F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'safflower-kite': '#9A493F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A493F] text-[#9A493F]

SCSS

$safflower-kite: #9A493F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A493F?

#9A493F is Safflower Kite, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9A493F warm or cool?

Safflower Kite reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Safflower Kite?

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

What colors pair well with Safflower Kite?

Safflower Kite 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 Safflower Kite?

You can download Safflower Kite 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 Safflower Kite?

The hex code is #9A493F. In RGB it's 154, 73, 63, and in HSL it's 7°, 42%, 43%.

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