REDS

Rave Red

#A13B34

RGB 161, 59, 52 · HSL 4°, 51%, 42% · CMYK 0, 63, 68, 37

Rave Red is #A13B34 in HEX — rgb(161, 59, 52), hsl(4°, 51%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 68%, 37%).

Rave Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 51%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A13B34

RGB161, 59, 52

HSL4°, 51%, 42%

HSV4°, 68%, 63%

CMYK0, 63, 68, 37

Decimal10566452

CSS RGBrgb(161, 59, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 51%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rave Red SW6608

Exact match

Dulux

Cherry Race S05G9

ΔE 1.7 · #A63D37

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2004-10

ΔE 2.1 · #A13830

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 2.3 · #A0392F

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 2.3 · #9D3A2F

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 2.9 · #AA423A

Behr

Fire Cracker PPU2-16

ΔE 3.1 · #A03F39

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 3.6 · #A8453B

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 4.6 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.9 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.5 · #B44C43

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 6.6 · #A22E34

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.7 · #B64F48

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 8.2 · #AE373F

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 9 · #9B3821

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.5 · #942A35

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

#A13B34

#349AA2

Analogous

#A23464

#A13B34

#A27234

Triadic

#A13B34

#34A23C

#3C34A2

Split-Complementary

#A13B34

#34A272

#3464A2

Tetradic

#A13B34

#64A234

#349AA2

#7234A2

Monochromatic

#2E110F

#682622

#A13B34

#C96159

#DC9893

Rectangle

#A13B34

#9AA234

#349AA2

#3C34A2

Compound

#A13B34

#A27234

#349AA2

#3464A2

Variations

Lighter

#C5544C

#CD8580

#DEBBB9

Darker

#842E28

#5C1E1A

#36110E

Saturation

#7B5D5B

#A23C34

#BC251A

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

#A13B34

#766C2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A13B34

#585835

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A13B34

#9F3E46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rave 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

#B85942

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A13B34

Daylight 5500K

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

#A55E66

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.

#347D82

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: #A13B34;

CSS — background

background-color: #A13B34;

CSS Variable

--color-rave-red: #A13B34;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rave-red': '#A13B34' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A13B34] text-[#A13B34]

SCSS

$rave-red: #A13B34;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A13B34?

#A13B34 is Rave Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A13B34 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rave Red?

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

What colors pair well with Rave Red?

Rave 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 Rave Red?

You can download Rave 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 Rave Red?

The hex code is #A13B34. In RGB it's 161, 59, 52, and in HSL it's 4°, 51%, 42%.

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