REDS
Chinaberry
#9D3C53
Reading balanced, Chinaberry lands in the reds family at HSL 346°, 45%, 43%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Chinaberry 1351
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Chinaberry
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9D3C53?
#9D3C53 is Chinaberry, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #9D3C53 warm or cool?
Chinaberry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Chinaberry?
Chinaberry works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Chinaberry?
Chinaberry pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Chinaberry?
You can download Chinaberry 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 RGB value of #9D3C53?
#9D3C53 converts to RGB 157, 60, 83.