REDS

Rodeo Red

#9B2B27

RGB 155, 43, 39 · HSL 2°, 60%, 38% · CMYK 0, 72, 75, 39

Rodeo Red is #9B2B27 in HEX — rgb(155, 43, 39), hsl(2°, 60%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 75%, 39%).

Rodeo Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 60%, 38%. 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#9B2B27

RGB155, 43, 39

HSL2°, 60%, 38%

HSV2°, 75%, 61%

CMYK0, 72, 75, 39

Decimal10169127

CSS RGBrgb(155, 43, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 60%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

Exact match

Dulux

Wicked Red SB7E7

ΔE 2.3 · #A0322C

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 2.8 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 3.6 · #9E2B2E

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2004-10

ΔE 4.6 · #A13830

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 5.1 · #A43834

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 5.9 · #A22E34

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 6.2 · #AC3235

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 6.2 · #9D3A2F

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 8 · #A2231D

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 8.2 · #AA423A

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.3 · #9B3821

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 9.4 · #AE373F

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.6 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.6 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.2 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#9B2B27

#27979B

Analogous

#9B275D

#9B2B27

#9B6527

Triadic

#9B2B27

#279B2B

#2B279B

Split-Complementary

#9B2B27

#279B65

#275D9B

Tetradic

#9B2B27

#5D9B27

#27979B

#65279B

Monochromatic

#210908

#5E1A17

#9B2B27

#CF443F

#DE807C

Rectangle

#9B2B27

#979B27

#27979B

#2B279B

Compound

#9B2B27

#9B6527

#27979B

#275D9B

Variations

Lighter

#CC3A35

#D17370

#DFB2B0

Darker

#7E201D

#581412

#340B0A

Saturation

#72514F

#9B2B27

#AE1913

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9B2B27

#6E6420

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B2B27

#4E4E28

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B2B27

#99303A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rodeo 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

#B44D38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B2B27

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1525D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#287A7C

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: #9B2B27;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B2B27;

CSS Variable

--color-rodeo-red: #9B2B27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rodeo-red': '#9B2B27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B2B27] text-[#9B2B27]

SCSS

$rodeo-red: #9B2B27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B2B27?

#9B2B27 is Rodeo Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B2B27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rodeo Red?

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

What colors pair well with Rodeo Red?

Rodeo 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 Rodeo Red?

You can download Rodeo 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 Rodeo Red?

The hex code is #9B2B27. In RGB it's 155, 43, 39, and in HSL it's 2°, 60%, 38%.

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