REDS

Cochineal Red

#9D2933

RGB 157, 41, 51 · HSL 355°, 59%, 39% · CMYK 0, 74, 68, 38

Cochineal Red is #9D2933 in HEX — rgb(157, 41, 51), hsl(355°, 59%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 74%, 68%, 38%).

Cochineal Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 59%, 39%. 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#9D2933

RGB157, 41, 51

HSL355°, 59%, 39%

HSV355°, 74%, 62%

CMYK0, 74, 68, 38

Decimal10299699

CSS RGBrgb(157, 41, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 59%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Farmhouse Red 170D-7

ΔE 2.2 · #A12937

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 2.2 · #A42E37

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 2.4 · #A22E34

Benjamin Moore

Flamenco CSP-1195

ΔE 2.7 · #A12533

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 3.7 · #9E2B2E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.7 · #9B2C2C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 5.1 · #942A35

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 5.4 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 5.6 · #AC3A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 6 · #A53B3D

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 6.2 · #A43B3E

Dulux

Red Box S04F9

ΔE 6.3 · #94302F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 9.4 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.3 · #922B3E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#9D2933

#299E94

Analogous

#9E296D

#9D2933

#9E5A29

Triadic

#9D2933

#339E29

#29339E

Split-Complementary

#9D2933

#299E5A

#296D9E

Tetradic

#9D2933

#6D9E29

#299E94

#5A299E

Monochromatic

#24090C

#61191F

#9D2933

#CF4450

#DF8189

Rectangle

#9D2933

#9E9429

#299E94

#29339E

Compound

#9D2933

#9E5A29

#299E94

#296D9E

Variations

Lighter

#CC3945

#D0737B

#DFB2B6

Darker

#811E26

#5A1319

#350A0E

Saturation

#755255

#9E2933

#B31422

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

7.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9D2933

#6E652E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D2933

#4E4E32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D2933

#9B313A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cochineal 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

#B54B41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D2933

Daylight 5500K

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

#A25066

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.

#2A7F78

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: #9D2933;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D2933;

CSS Variable

--color-cochineal-red: #9D2933;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cochineal-red': '#9D2933' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D2933] text-[#9D2933]

SCSS

$cochineal-red: #9D2933;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D2933?

#9D2933 is Cochineal Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9D2933 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cochineal Red?

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

What colors pair well with Cochineal Red?

Cochineal 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 Cochineal Red?

You can download Cochineal 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 Cochineal Red?

The hex code is #9D2933. In RGB it's 157, 41, 51, and in HSL it's 355°, 59%, 39%.

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