REDS

Upholstery Red

#9E565C

RGB 158, 86, 92 · HSL 355°, 30%, 48% · CMYK 0, 46, 42, 38

Upholstery Red is #9E565C in HEX — rgb(158, 86, 92), hsl(355°, 30%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 42%, 38%).

Upholstery Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 30%, 48%. 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#9E565C

RGB158, 86, 92

HSL355°, 30%, 48%

HSV355°, 46%, 62%

CMYK0, 46, 42, 38

Decimal10376796

CSS RGBrgb(158, 86, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 30%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Upholstery Red 1008-3A

Exact match

Dulux

Cuban Rhythm S01F7

ΔE 2.8 · #9B555F

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 3.4 · #9A5153

Behr

Crantini PPU1-11

ΔE 3.9 · #954C52

PPG

Roasted Pepper 13-13

ΔE 4.7 · #9C4D52

Benjamin Moore

Bricktone 2005-30

ΔE 4.7 · #9D5352

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 4.8 · #AD5E65

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 5.3 · #994A50

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald Of Spring 93

ΔE 5.4 · #A46366

Vista Paint

Herald of Spring C-92

ΔE 5.7 · #A36365

Dunn-Edwards

Red Rock DE5097

ΔE 7.8 · #A65052

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.6 · #A85953

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.4 · #A25877

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 17.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 17.9 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#9E565C

#569F99

Analogous

#9F5681

#9E565C

#9F7456

Triadic

#9E565C

#5C9F56

#565C9F

Split-Complementary

#9E565C

#569F74

#56819F

Tetradic

#9E565C

#819F56

#569F99

#74569F

Monochromatic

#3C2022

#6D3B3F

#9E565C

#BD8489

#D8B6B9

Rectangle

#9E565C

#9F9956

#569F99

#565C9F

Compound

#9E565C

#9F7456

#569F99

#56819F

Variations

Lighter

#B5757A

#C49B9F

#DAC7C8

Darker

#814348

#5A2D31

#351A1C

Saturation

#856F71

#9F565C

#CA2B38

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

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9E565C

#7B755A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E565C

#67675B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E565C

#9C595D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Upholstery 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

#B66D60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E565C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A37284

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.

#4E837E

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: #9E565C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E565C;

CSS Variable

--color-upholstery-red: #9E565C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'upholstery-red': '#9E565C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E565C] text-[#9E565C]

SCSS

$upholstery-red: #9E565C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E565C?

#9E565C is Upholstery Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E565C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Upholstery Red?

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

What colors pair well with Upholstery Red?

Upholstery 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 Upholstery Red?

You can download Upholstery 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 Upholstery Red?

The hex code is #9E565C. In RGB it's 158, 86, 92, and in HSL it's 355°, 30%, 48%.

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