REDS

Sumac Berry

#9A7574

RGB 154, 117, 116 · HSL 2°, 16%, 53% · CMYK 0, 24, 25, 40

Sumac Berry is #9A7574 in HEX — rgb(154, 117, 116), hsl(2°, 16%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 25%, 40%).

Sumac Berry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 16%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9A7574

RGB154, 117, 116

HSL2°, 16%, 53%

HSV2°, 25%, 60%

CMYK0, 24, 25, 40

Decimal10122612

CSS RGBrgb(154, 117, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 16%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sumac Berry 1007-7B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 1.3 · #987475

Dulux

Neapolitan S03D5

ΔE 1.3 · #9B7877

Behr

Regal Rose QE-05

ΔE 2.8 · #9B7275

Benjamin Moore

Hickory 2103-40

ΔE 2.9 · #9B736E

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 3.6 · #9D777C

PPG

Oakwood Brown 1054-6

ΔE 3.8 · #8F716E

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 4.6 · #996C6E

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 5.6 · #AB7D7F

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6 · #A0837F

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 6.5 · #A47C85

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9 · #856A73

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.9 · #A47D90

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 15.6 · #989187

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#9A7574

#74999A

Analogous

#9A7486

#9A7574

#9A8874

Triadic

#9A7574

#749A75

#75749A

Split-Complementary

#9A7574

#749A88

#74869A

Tetradic

#9A7574

#869A74

#74999A

#88749A

Monochromatic

#443231

#705251

#9A7574

#BAA1A0

#DBCDCD

Rectangle

#9A7574

#999A74

#74999A

#75749A

Compound

#9A7574

#9A8874

#74999A

#74869A

Variations

Lighter

#AE9190

#C1AEAD

#DAD1D0

Darker

#7E5B5A

#573E3D

#332423

Saturation

#8D8281

#9A7574

#CD4642

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

4.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.17:1

Deuteranopia

#9A7574

#878374

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A7574

#7C7C74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A7574

#997678

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sumac Berry 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

#B38472

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A7574

Daylight 5500K

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

#A08996

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#568E90

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9A7574;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A7574;

CSS Variable

--color-sumac-berry: #9A7574;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sumac-berry': '#9A7574' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A7574] text-[#9A7574]

SCSS

$sumac-berry: #9A7574;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A7574?

#9A7574 is Sumac Berry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9A7574 warm or cool?

Sumac Berry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sumac Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Sumac Berry?

Sumac Berry 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 Sumac Berry?

You can download Sumac Berry 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 Sumac Berry?

The hex code is #9A7574. In RGB it's 154, 117, 116, and in HSL it's 2°, 16%, 53%.

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