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Hydrangea Red

#9E194D

RGB 158, 25, 77 · HSL 337°, 73%, 36% · CMYK 0, 84, 51, 38

Hydrangea Red is #9E194D in HEX — rgb(158, 25, 77), hsl(337°, 73%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 84%, 51%, 38%).

Hydrangea Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 73%, 36%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9E194D

RGB158, 25, 77

HSL337°, 73%, 36%

HSV337°, 84%, 62%

CMYK0, 84, 51, 38

Decimal10361165

CSS RGBrgb(158, 25, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 73%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

ΔE 6.1 · #9D294C

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 7.5 · #AE3162

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 7.6 · #9F2C5C

Behr

Classic Cherry 140D-7

ΔE 8.1 · #8C1F46

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 9.7 · #A4334E

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 9.9 · #9F2D47

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 10.4 · #99324E

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 10.7 · #AC3E5F

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 13.3 · #9F3A4F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13.7 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.7 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.2 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 17.2 · #B8516C

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 18 · #B84D5D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 25.5 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 27.6 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9E194D

#199F6B

Analogous

#9F198F

#9E194D

#9F2819

Triadic

#9E194D

#4C9F19

#194C9F

Split-Complementary

#9E194D

#199F28

#198F9F

Tetradic

#9E194D

#8F9F19

#199F6B

#28199F

Monochromatic

#1A040D

#5D0E2C

#9E194D

#DD276D

#E8699A

Rectangle

#9E194D

#9F6B19

#199F6B

#194C9F

Compound

#9E194D

#9F2819

#199F6B

#198F9F

Variations

Lighter

#D72267

#DA608F

#E3A9BF

Darker

#82113C

#5B0A29

#360518

Saturation

#704857

#9F194C

#AB0C49

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9E194D

#6A644A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E194D

#494949

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E194D

#9B2D33

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hydrangea Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B63F55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E194D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A34479

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#1E7E59

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: #9E194D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E194D;

CSS Variable

--color-hydrangea-red: #9E194D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hydrangea-red': '#9E194D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E194D] text-[#9E194D]

SCSS

$hydrangea-red: #9E194D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E194D?

#9E194D is Hydrangea Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9E194D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hydrangea Red?

Hydrangea Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hydrangea Red?

Hydrangea Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hydrangea Red?

You can download Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea Red?

The hex code is #9E194D. In RGB it's 158, 25, 77, and in HSL it's 337°, 73%, 36%.

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