REDS

Velvet Cake

#9D253D

RGB 157, 37, 61 · HSL 348°, 62%, 38% · CMYK 0, 76, 61, 38

Velvet Cake is #9D253D in HEX — rgb(157, 37, 61), hsl(348°, 62%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 61%, 38%).

Velvet Cake pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 62%, 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#9D253D

RGB157, 37, 61

HSL348°, 62%, 38%

HSV348°, 76%, 62%

CMYK0, 76, 61, 38

Decimal10298685

CSS RGBrgb(157, 37, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 62%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Cake 1124

Exact match

Vista Paint

Francesca K-712

ΔE 0.9 · #9F253D

Benjamin Moore

Cherry CSP-1200

ΔE 1.4 · #A0243E

Behr

No More Drama P140-7

ΔE 2.8 · #9D1C3A

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 2.9 · #A42E41

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 4.7 · #9F2D47

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.3 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 6.4 · #922B3E

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 6.8 · #A73944

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 7.7 · #A53C49

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 8.1 · #A83E4C

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 8.6 · #AD3C44

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 9.6 · #9F3A4F

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 10.7 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.1 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 17.2 · #9D0B1E

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

#9D253D

#259D85

Analogous

#9D2579

#9D253D

#9D4925

Triadic

#9D253D

#3D9D25

#253D9D

Split-Complementary

#9D253D

#259D49

#25799D

Tetradic

#9D253D

#799D25

#259D85

#49259D

Monochromatic

#21080D

#5F1625

#9D253D

#D13D5B

#E07B8F

Rectangle

#9D253D

#9D8525

#259D85

#253D9D

Compound

#9D253D

#9D4925

#259D85

#25799D

Variations

Lighter

#CF3251

#D26E82

#E0B0B9

Darker

#801B2F

#5A111F

#350912

Saturation

#734F56

#9D253D

#AF1232

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

#9D253D

#6C6539

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D253D

#4C4C3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D253D

#9A3038

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Velvet Cake 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

#B54849

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D253D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A24D6D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#277E6C

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: #9D253D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D253D;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-cake: #9D253D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-cake': '#9D253D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D253D] text-[#9D253D]

SCSS

$velvet-cake: #9D253D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D253D?

#9D253D is Velvet Cake, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9D253D warm or cool?

Velvet Cake reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Cake?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Cake?

Velvet Cake 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 Velvet Cake?

You can download Velvet Cake 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 Velvet Cake?

The hex code is #9D253D. In RGB it's 157, 37, 61, and in HSL it's 348°, 62%, 38%.

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