REDS

Poinsettia

#9D373C

RGB 157, 55, 60 · HSL 357°, 48%, 42% · CMYK 0, 65, 62, 38

Poinsettia is #9D373C in HEX — rgb(157, 55, 60), hsl(357°, 48%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 62%, 38%).

Poinsettia pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 48%, 42%. 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#9D373C

RGB157, 55, 60

HSL357°, 48%, 42%

HSV357°, 65%, 62%

CMYK0, 65, 62, 38

Decimal10303292

CSS RGBrgb(157, 55, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 48%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Currant 1323

ΔE 2.6 · #A13E42

Dulux

Vengeful Red SB7F7

ΔE 2.6 · #983536

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 2.6 · #A43B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Night 1138

ΔE 2.6 · #96353A

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 2.9 · #9A3636

Vista Paint

Romantic Night C-1137

ΔE 2.9 · #943136

Behr

Geranium UL100-7

ΔE 2.9 · #A23640

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 3.3 · #A53B3D

PPG

Granada 17-12

ΔE 3.3 · #A24041

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 4.1 · #94353C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 4.4 · #942A35

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 5 · #A04344

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.5 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 15.5 · #9B3821

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

#9D373C

#389F99

Analogous

#9F3870

#9D373C

#9F6638

Triadic

#9D373C

#3D9F38

#383D9F

Split-Complementary

#9D373C

#389F66

#38709F

Tetradic

#9D373C

#709F38

#389F99

#66389F

Monochromatic

#2D1011

#662427

#9D373C

#C65D62

#DA9599

Rectangle

#9D373C

#9F9938

#389F99

#383D9F

Compound

#9D373C

#9F6638

#389F99

#38709F

Variations

Lighter

#C15056

#CA8286

#DDBABC

Darker

#812A2F

#5A1C1F

#350F11

Saturation

#7B5C5D

#9F383D

#BA1C24

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

6.90:1

vs Black

3.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9D373C

#716938

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D373C

#54543B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D373C

#9B3C43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Poinsettia 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

#B55648

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D373C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A25B6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#36807C

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: #9D373C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D373C;

CSS Variable

--color-poinsettia: #9D373C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poinsettia': '#9D373C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D373C] text-[#9D373C]

SCSS

$poinsettia: #9D373C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D373C?

#9D373C is Poinsettia, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9D373C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poinsettia?

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

What colors pair well with Poinsettia?

Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia?

You can download Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia?

The hex code is #9D373C. In RGB it's 157, 55, 60, and in HSL it's 357°, 48%, 42%.

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