REDS

Chinaberry

#9E3D54

RGB 158, 61, 84 · HSL 346°, 44%, 43% · CMYK 0, 61, 47, 38

Chinaberry is #9E3D54 in HEX — rgb(158, 61, 84), hsl(346°, 44%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 47%, 38%).

Chinaberry pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 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#9E3D54

RGB158, 61, 84

HSL346°, 44%, 43%

HSV346°, 61%, 62%

CMYK0, 61, 47, 38

Decimal10370388

CSS RGBrgb(158, 61, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 44%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chinaberry 1351

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Rebellion SB7H9

ΔE 2.1 · #9E3E58

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 2.8 · #9F3A4F

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 4 · #99324E

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 4.1 · #933851

Behr

Sweet Cherry M150-7

ΔE 4.4 · #97314E

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 4.5 · #953D55

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 5.2 · #922E4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 6.6 · #983D48

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.4 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 8.4 · #A53C49

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 8.7 · #8F3841

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 8.9 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.2 · #942A35

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.6 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.1 · #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

#9E3D54

#3D9E87

Analogous

#9E3D84

#9E3D54

#9E573D

Triadic

#9E3D54

#549E3D

#3D549E

Split-Complementary

#9E3D54

#3D9E57

#3D849E

Tetradic

#9E3D54

#849E3D

#3D9E87

#573D9E

Monochromatic

#301319

#672837

#9E3D54

#C3657B

#D89CAA

Rectangle

#9E3D54

#9E873D

#3D9E87

#3D549E

Compound

#9E3D54

#9E573D

#3D9E87

#3D849E

Variations

Lighter

#BE586F

#C88796

#DCBCC4

Darker

#802F42

#591F2D

#35111A

Saturation

#7C5F66

#9E3D54

#BD1F44

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

6.46:1

vs Black

3.25:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9E3D54

#726C51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E3D54

#585851

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E3D54

#9B4549

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chinaberry 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

#B65A5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E3D54

Daylight 5500K

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

#A35F7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3A8070

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: #9E3D54;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E3D54;

CSS Variable

--color-chinaberry: #9E3D54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinaberry': '#9E3D54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E3D54] text-[#9E3D54]

SCSS

$chinaberry: #9E3D54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E3D54?

#9E3D54 is Chinaberry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E3D54 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Chinaberry?

Chinaberry 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 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 hex code for Chinaberry?

The hex code is #9E3D54. In RGB it's 158, 61, 84, and in HSL it's 346°, 44%, 43%.

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