REDS

Rum Raisin

#A4493D

RGB 164, 73, 61 · HSL 7°, 46%, 44% · CMYK 0, 55, 63, 36

Rum Raisin is #A4493D in HEX — rgb(164, 73, 61), hsl(7°, 46%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 63%, 36%).

Rum Raisin pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 46%, 44%. 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#A4493D

RGB164, 73, 61

HSL7°, 46%, 44%

HSV7°, 63%, 64%

CMYK0, 55, 63, 36

Decimal10766653

CSS RGBrgb(164, 73, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 46%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Northern CC-94

ΔE 2.7 · #A74D44

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 2.8 · #A14C3F

Behr

Torch Red MQ4-35

ΔE 2.9 · #AB4D3E

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 3 · #A14237

Vista Paint

Cherry Blink C-1074

ΔE 3.1 · #A94F3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Carrot Cake 1054

ΔE 3.6 · #A34F3F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 4.2 · #9A4039

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 4.5 · #A85341

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 4.5 · #9E3E33

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 4.7 · #AD4E49

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.3 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7 · #AA5842

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 7.8 · #9A3636

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.9 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#A4493D

#3D98A4

Analogous

#A43D64

#A4493D

#A47C3D

Triadic

#A4493D

#3DA449

#493DA4

Split-Complementary

#A4493D

#3DA47C

#3D64A4

Tetradic

#A4493D

#64A43D

#3D98A4

#7C3DA4

Monochromatic

#341713

#6C3028

#A4493D

#C77266

#DBA59E

Rectangle

#A4493D

#98A43D

#3D98A4

#493DA4

Compound

#A4493D

#A47C3D

#3D98A4

#3D64A4

Variations

Lighter

#C16458

#CB9088

#DDC1BD

Darker

#85392E

#5D261E

#371511

Saturation

#806461

#A4493D

#C2311E

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

5.84:1

vs Black

3.60:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A4493D

#7C7239

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4493D

#61613F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4493D

#A24B52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rum Raisin 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

#BA6349

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4493D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8686D

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.

#3A7C85

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: #A4493D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4493D;

CSS Variable

--color-rum-raisin: #A4493D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rum-raisin': '#A4493D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4493D] text-[#A4493D]

SCSS

$rum-raisin: #A4493D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4493D?

#A4493D is Rum Raisin, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A4493D warm or cool?

Rum Raisin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rum Raisin?

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

What colors pair well with Rum Raisin?

Rum Raisin 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 Rum Raisin?

You can download Rum Raisin 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 Rum Raisin?

The hex code is #A4493D. In RGB it's 164, 73, 61, and in HSL it's 7°, 46%, 44%.

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