REDS

High Street

#A4334E

RGB 164, 51, 78 · HSL 346°, 53%, 42% · CMYK 0, 69, 52, 36

High Street is #A4334E in HEX — rgb(164, 51, 78), hsl(346°, 53%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 52%, 36%).

High Street pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 53%, 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#A4334E

RGB164, 51, 78

HSL346°, 53%, 42%

HSV346°, 69%, 64%

CMYK0, 69, 52, 36

Decimal10761038

CSS RGBrgb(164, 51, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 53%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Red Blush K-1224

ΔE 1.9 · #A93851

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 2.5 · #9F2D47

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 3.1 · #AB3756

Sherwin-Williams

Valentine SW6587

ΔE 3.4 · #A53A4E

Benjamin Moore

Roseate 2078-10

ΔE 3.8 · #9E3549

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 4.6 · #9F3A4F

Behr

Pottery Red 160D-6

ΔE 4.8 · #AB3D5B

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 6.4 · #A83E4C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 6.7 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 6.9 · #922B3E

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 9.2 · #B84D5D

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.7 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 11.2 · #B8516C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 23.8 · #9D0B1E

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

#A4334E

#32A489

Analogous

#A43286

#A4334E

#A45132

Triadic

#A4334E

#4DA432

#324DA4

Split-Complementary

#A4334E

#32A451

#3286A4

Tetradic

#A4334E

#86A432

#32A489

#5132A4

Monochromatic

#2F0E16

#692031

#A4334E

#CB5772

#DD92A3

Rectangle

#A4334E

#A48932

#32A489

#324DA4

Compound

#A4334E

#A45132

#32A489

#3286A4

Variations

Lighter

#C74A67

#CE7E91

#DEB8C1

Darker

#85263C

#5D1929

#370D17

Saturation

#7C5A62

#A4324D

#BD193F

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

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A4334E

#736D4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4334E

#55554B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4334E

#A13D43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

High Street 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

#BA5356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4334E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8587A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#328471

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: #A4334E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4334E;

CSS Variable

--color-high-street: #A4334E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-street': '#A4334E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4334E] text-[#A4334E]

SCSS

$high-street: #A4334E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4334E?

#A4334E is High Street, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A4334E warm or cool?

High Street reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with High Street?

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

What colors pair well with High Street?

High Street 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 High Street?

You can download High Street 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 High Street?

The hex code is #A4334E. In RGB it's 164, 51, 78, and in HSL it's 346°, 53%, 42%.

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