REDS

Sappanwood

#9E3D3F

RGB 158, 61, 63 · HSL 359°, 44%, 43% · CMYK 0, 61, 60, 38

Sappanwood is #9E3D3F in HEX — rgb(158, 61, 63), hsl(359°, 44%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 60%, 38%).

Sappanwood pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 44%, 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#9E3D3F

RGB158, 61, 63

HSL359°, 44%, 43%

HSV359°, 61%, 62%

CMYK0, 61, 60, 38

Decimal10370367

CSS RGBrgb(158, 61, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 44%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 0.8 · #9D3E3F

Benjamin Moore

Bonaparte CC-64

ΔE 1.2 · #A03F3F

Vista Paint

The Ego Has Landed C-1095

ΔE 1.7 · #9E403F

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 2.6 · #9D373C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 2.6 · #A04344

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Night 1138

ΔE 3.1 · #96353A

Dulux

Vengeful Red SB7F7

ΔE 3.4 · #983536

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 3.5 · #A43B3E

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 3.7 · #9A3636

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 4.1 · #973E41

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 4.2 · #A53B3D

Behr

Bijou Red UL110-16

ΔE 4.3 · #A2393A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 4.7 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.7 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.2 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.1 · #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

#9E3D3F

#3D9E9C

Analogous

#9E3D6F

#9E3D3F

#9E6C3D

Triadic

#9E3D3F

#3F9E3D

#3D3F9E

Split-Complementary

#9E3D3F

#3D9E6C

#3D6F9E

Tetradic

#9E3D3F

#6F9E3D

#3D9E9C

#6C3D9E

Monochromatic

#301313

#672829

#9E3D3F

#C36566

#D89C9D

Rectangle

#9E3D3F

#9E9C3D

#3D9E9C

#3D3F9E

Compound

#9E3D3F

#9E6C3D

#3D9E9C

#3D6F9E

Variations

Lighter

#BE5859

#C88788

#DCBCBD

Darker

#802F31

#591F20

#351112

Saturation

#7C5F60

#9E3D3F

#BD1F21

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

6.58:1

vs Black

3.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9E3D3F

#746B3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E3D3F

#58583F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E3D3F

#9C4148

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sappanwood 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

#B65A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E3D3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A35F6F

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.

#3A807F

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: #9E3D3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E3D3F;

CSS Variable

--color-sappanwood: #9E3D3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sappanwood': '#9E3D3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E3D3F] text-[#9E3D3F]

SCSS

$sappanwood: #9E3D3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E3D3F?

#9E3D3F is Sappanwood, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E3D3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sappanwood?

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

What colors pair well with Sappanwood?

Sappanwood 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 Sappanwood?

You can download Sappanwood 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 Sappanwood?

The hex code is #9E3D3F. In RGB it's 158, 61, 63, and in HSL it's 359°, 44%, 43%.

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