PINKS

Cardinal Red

#9B365E

RGB 155, 54, 94 · HSL 336°, 48%, 41% · CMYK 0, 65, 39, 39

Cardinal Red is #9B365E in HEX — rgb(155, 54, 94), hsl(336°, 48%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 39%, 39%).

Cardinal Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 48%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9B365E

RGB155, 54, 94

HSL336°, 48%, 41%

HSV336°, 65%, 61%

CMYK0, 65, 39, 39

Decimal10171998

CSS RGBrgb(155, 54, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 48%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Starlet S48H9

ΔE 1.8 · #9E3560

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2076-20

ΔE 2.2 · #A13760

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 3.3 · #92345B

Behr

Lingonberry Punch M150-6

ΔE 3.7 · #A4375F

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

ΔE 4.6 · #8E3155

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 5.2 · #9F2C5C

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 5.5 · #AB446B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 7.5 · #AA3E71

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 8.2 · #B14566

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 8.7 · #812A51

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 11.3 · #B95579

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 11.7 · #A03472

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.8 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.4 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.7 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 32 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9B365E

#369B73

Analogous

#9B3691

#9B365E

#9B4036

Triadic

#9B365E

#5F9B36

#365F9B

Split-Complementary

#9B365E

#369B40

#36919B

Tetradic

#9B365E

#919B36

#369B73

#40369B

Monochromatic

#2A0F19

#62223C

#9B365E

#C55984

#D992AE

Rectangle

#9B365E

#9B7336

#369B73

#365F9B

Compound

#9B365E

#9B4036

#369B73

#36919B

Variations

Lighter

#C04D7B

#CA809D

#DCB9C7

Darker

#7E294B

#581B33

#340F1E

Saturation

#785966

#9B365F

#B61B59

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.81:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9B365E

#6C695C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B365E

#53535A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B365E

#984245

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cardinal Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B45562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B365E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A15A86

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#357D60

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: #9B365E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B365E;

CSS Variable

--color-cardinal-red: #9B365E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cardinal-red': '#9B365E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B365E] text-[#9B365E]

SCSS

$cardinal-red: #9B365E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B365E?

#9B365E is Cardinal Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9B365E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cardinal Red?

Cardinal Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cardinal Red?

Cardinal Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cardinal Red?

You can download Cardinal 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 Cardinal Red?

The hex code is #9B365E. In RGB it's 155, 54, 94, and in HSL it's 336°, 48%, 41%.

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