REDS

Dark Sakura

#A2646F

RGB 162, 100, 111 · HSL 349°, 25%, 51% · CMYK 0, 38, 31, 36

Dark Sakura is #A2646F in HEX — rgb(162, 100, 111), hsl(349°, 25%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 31%, 36%).

Dark Sakura pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 25%, 51%. 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#A2646F

RGB162, 100, 111

HSL349°, 25%, 51%

HSV349°, 38%, 64%

CMYK0, 38, 31, 36

Decimal10642543

CSS RGBrgb(162, 100, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 25%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 1.4 · #A5646F

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ΔE 1.8 · #A6646F

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ΔE 2.8 · #AA6774

Behr

Rum Spice 160F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #A46978

PPG

Make Mine Mauve 18-22

ΔE 3.5 · #A0666B

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 3.9 · #A36167

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 4.4 · #AF6D76

Sherwin-Williams

Rambling Rose SW6305

ΔE 4.6 · #995D62

Valspar

High Country Rose 1007-5B

ΔE 5 · #A06C77

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 8.2 · #9D5C75

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 11 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

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ΔE 11.7 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 12.6 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.1 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#A2646F

#63A196

Analogous

#A1638E

#A2646F

#A17763

Triadic

#A2646F

#6EA163

#636EA1

Split-Complementary

#A2646F

#63A177

#638EA1

Tetradic

#A2646F

#8EA163

#63A196

#7763A1

Monochromatic

#43282D

#73454D

#A2646F

#BE939B

#DBC2C7

Rectangle

#A2646F

#A19663

#63A196

#636EA1

Compound

#A2646F

#A17763

#63A196

#638EA1

Variations

Lighter

#B4828B

#C4A4AA

#DBCCCE

Darker

#834D57

#5B343B

#361E22

Saturation

#8B797C

#A1636E

#D03451

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

4.58:1

vs Black

4.59:1

Deuteranopia

#A2646F

#827E6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2646F

#72726E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2646F

#A0686A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Sakura 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

#B9786E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2646F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A67D93

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#538A80

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: #A2646F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2646F;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-sakura: #A2646F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-sakura': '#A2646F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2646F] text-[#A2646F]

SCSS

$dark-sakura: #A2646F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2646F?

#A2646F is Dark Sakura, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A2646F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Sakura?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Sakura?

Dark Sakura 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 Dark Sakura?

You can download Dark Sakura 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 Dark Sakura?

The hex code is #A2646F. In RGB it's 162, 100, 111, and in HSL it's 349°, 25%, 51%.

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