REDS

Cottage Red

#9B3821

RGB 155, 56, 33 · HSL 11°, 65%, 37% · CMYK 0, 64, 79, 39

Cottage Red is #9B3821 in HEX — rgb(155, 56, 33), hsl(11°, 65%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 79%, 39%).

Cottage Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 65%, 37%. 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#9B3821

RGB155, 56, 33

HSL11°, 65%, 37%

HSV11°, 79%, 61%

CMYK0, 64, 79, 39

Decimal10172449

CSS RGBrgb(155, 56, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 65%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

Exact match

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 2.2 · #983A22

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 4 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Smoldering 2007-10

ΔE 5.6 · #A43B2E

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 6.4 · #AA4832

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 7 · #9D3A2F

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 8 · #B44B34

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 9.1 · #A94E37

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 9.8 · #AA423A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 10 · #A8453B

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.3 · #9B2C2C

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 10.7 · #A2231D

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.7 · #BA4133

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.6 · #9A4039

Valspar

Fire Orange 2009-7

ΔE 13.2 · #B35545

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.1 · #B64F48

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

#9B3821

#21859C

Analogous

#9C2148

#9B3821

#9C7521

Triadic

#9B3821

#219C38

#38219C

Split-Complementary

#9B3821

#219C75

#21489C

Tetradic

#9B3821

#489C21

#21859C

#75219C

Monochromatic

#1D0B06

#5D2114

#9B3821

#D45235

#E28874

Rectangle

#9B3821

#859C21

#21859C

#38219C

Compound

#9B3821

#9C7521

#21859C

#21489C

Variations

Lighter

#D14A2C

#D47D69

#E0B7AD

Darker

#7F2B18

#591C0F

#351008

Saturation

#71534C

#9C3821

#AC2D11

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

7.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9B3821

#726719

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B3821

#545425

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B3821

#9A3943

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cottage 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

#B45734

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B3821

Daylight 5500K

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

#A15C58

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.

#246C7D

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: #9B3821;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B3821;

CSS Variable

--color-cottage-red: #9B3821;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cottage-red': '#9B3821' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B3821] text-[#9B3821]

SCSS

$cottage-red: #9B3821;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B3821?

#9B3821 is Cottage Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B3821 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cottage Red?

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

What colors pair well with Cottage Red?

Cottage 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 Cottage Red?

You can download Cottage 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 Cottage Red?

The hex code is #9B3821. In RGB it's 155, 56, 33, and in HSL it's 11°, 65%, 37%.

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