REDS

Ode To Joy

#9D404A

RGB 157, 64, 74 · HSL 354°, 42%, 43% · CMYK 0, 59, 53, 38

Ode To Joy is #9D404A in HEX — rgb(157, 64, 74), hsl(354°, 42%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 53%, 38%).

Ode To Joy pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 42%, 43%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#9D404A

RGB157, 64, 74

HSL354°, 42%, 43%

HSV354°, 59%, 62%

CMYK0, 59, 53, 38

Decimal10305610

CSS RGBrgb(157, 64, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 42%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Ode To Joy 1137

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ode to Joy C-1136

ΔE 1.2 · #9B3D47

Behr

Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01

ΔE 1.3 · #9A4049

Benjamin Moore

Burnt 2081-10

ΔE 2.6 · #A24149

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 3.1 · #953842

Dulux

Magic Jewel SB7G6

ΔE 3.6 · #9C3B4C

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 4.2 · #973E41

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 4.5 · #A44A56

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5 · #A53C49

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 5.3 · #943E4D

Sherwin-Williams

Valentine SW6587

ΔE 6.2 · #A53A4E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 7.4 · #B34C53

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 7.5 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.4 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.7 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#9D404A

#409C92

Analogous

#9C4077

#9D404A

#9C6440

Triadic

#9D404A

#499C40

#40499C

Split-Complementary

#9D404A

#409C64

#40779C

Tetradic

#9D404A

#779C40

#409C92

#64409C

Monochromatic

#2F1316

#65292F

#9D404A

#C16770

#D79DA3

Rectangle

#9D404A

#9C9240

#409C92

#40499C

Compound

#9D404A

#9C6440

#409C92

#40779C

Variations

Lighter

#BC5A64

#C7898F

#DBBDC0

Darker

#7E3139

#582026

#341216

Saturation

#7B6063

#9C4049

#BC202F

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

6.43:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9D404A

#736C47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D404A

#595949

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D404A

#9B454B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ode To Joy 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

#B55D53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D404A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A26277

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.

#3C7E78

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: #9D404A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D404A;

CSS Variable

--color-ode-to-joy: #9D404A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ode-to-joy': '#9D404A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D404A] text-[#9D404A]

SCSS

$ode-to-joy: #9D404A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D404A?

#9D404A is Ode To Joy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9D404A warm or cool?

Ode To Joy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ode To Joy?

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

What colors pair well with Ode To Joy?

Ode To Joy 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 Ode To Joy?

You can download Ode To Joy 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 Ode To Joy?

The hex code is #9D404A. In RGB it's 157, 64, 74, and in HSL it's 354°, 42%, 43%.

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