REDS

Raw Edge

#9E7172

RGB 158, 113, 114 · HSL 359°, 19%, 53% · CMYK 0, 28, 28, 38

Raw Edge is #9E7172 in HEX — rgb(158, 113, 114), hsl(359°, 19%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 28%, 38%).

Raw Edge pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 19%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9E7172

RGB158, 113, 114

HSL359°, 19%, 53%

HSV359°, 28%, 62%

CMYK0, 28, 28, 38

Decimal10383730

CSS RGBrgb(158, 113, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 19%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 1.3 · #9A6F70

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 2 · #996C6E

Behr

Regal Rose QE-05

ΔE 2.2 · #9B7275

PPG

Moody Mauve 18-21

ΔE 3.2 · #A37379

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 3.2 · #A87678

Dulux

March Pink S02E5

ΔE 3.6 · #9A7177

Valspar

Sumac Berry 1007-7B

ΔE 3.7 · #9A7574

Vista Paint

Roshen Ridge K-1130

ΔE 4 · #987475

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.4 · #A4726D

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 4.7 · #926566

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.1 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.4 · #856A73

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.8 · #A47D90

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.6 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 19.1 · #989187

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#9E7172

#709E9D

Analogous

#9E7088

#9E7172

#9E8670

Triadic

#9E7172

#719E70

#70719E

Split-Complementary

#9E7172

#709E86

#70889E

Tetradic

#9E7172

#889E70

#709E9D

#86709E

Monochromatic

#463030

#734E4F

#9E7172

#BD9E9E

#DCCBCC

Rectangle

#9E7172

#9E9D70

#709E9D

#70719E

Compound

#9E7172

#9E8670

#709E9D

#70889E

Variations

Lighter

#B18D8E

#C3ABAC

#DBCFD0

Darker

#825757

#5A3B3B

#352222

Saturation

#8E8081

#9E7071

#CE4042

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

4.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.06:1

Deuteranopia

#9E7172

#878371

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E7172

#7A7A72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E7172

#9D7274

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Raw Edge 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

#B68171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E7172

Daylight 5500K

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

#A38695

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#56908F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9E7172;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E7172;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-edge: #9E7172;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-edge': '#9E7172' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E7172] text-[#9E7172]

SCSS

$raw-edge: #9E7172;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E7172?

#9E7172 is Raw Edge, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9E7172 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raw Edge?

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

What colors pair well with Raw Edge?

Raw Edge 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 Raw Edge?

You can download Raw Edge 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 Raw Edge?

The hex code is #9E7172. In RGB it's 158, 113, 114, and in HSL it's 359°, 19%, 53%.

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