REDS

Heavy Red

#9E1212

RGB 158, 18, 18 · HSL 0°, 80%, 35% · CMYK 0, 89, 89, 38

Heavy Red is #9E1212 in HEX — rgb(158, 18, 18), hsl(0°, 80%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 89%, 38%).

Heavy Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 80%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9E1212

RGB158, 18, 18

HSL0°, 80%, 35%

HSV0°, 89%, 62%

CMYK0, 89, 89, 38

Decimal10359314

CSS RGBrgb(158, 18, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 80%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Red 3001

ΔE 3.1 · #A52019

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 3.2 · #9A0B15

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.3 · #9D0B1E

Behr

Red Tomato 170B-7

ΔE 8.3 · #AE1B27

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

ΔE 9.4 · #B12D2C

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.4 · #B8352E

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 11.6 · #BD2E32

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 11.8 · #BC3033

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 11.9 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 13.1 · #B83236

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 13.6 · #B12D35

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.9 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 15 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 18.2 · #D24B42

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 19.1 · #AA423A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.3 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#9E1212

#12A1A1

Analogous

#A11259

#9E1212

#A15912

Triadic

#9E1212

#12A112

#1212A1

Split-Complementary

#9E1212

#12A159

#1259A1

Tetradic

#9E1212

#59A112

#12A1A1

#5912A1

Monochromatic

#170303

#5C0A0A

#9E1212

#E61919

#ED5E5E

Rectangle

#9E1212

#A1A112

#12A1A1

#1212A1

Compound

#9E1212

#A15912

#12A1A1

#1259A1

Variations

Lighter

#DC1818

#DF5858

#E5A5A5

Darker

#830B0B

#5C0606

#370202

Saturation

#6F4444

#A11212

#AA0909

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

8.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9E1212

#6C6100

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E1212

#474712

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E1212

#9C1E2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Heavy 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

#B63A29

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E1212

Daylight 5500K

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

#A33F4D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#187F7F

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: #9E1212;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E1212;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-red: #9E1212;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-red': '#9E1212' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E1212] text-[#9E1212]

SCSS

$heavy-red: #9E1212;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E1212?

#9E1212 is Heavy Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E1212 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Red?

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

What colors pair well with Heavy Red?

Heavy 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 Heavy Red?

You can download Heavy 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 Heavy Red?

The hex code is #9E1212. In RGB it's 158, 18, 18, and in HSL it's 0°, 80%, 35%.

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