REDS

Floriography

#A54049

RGB 165, 64, 73 · HSL 355°, 44%, 45% · CMYK 0, 61, 56, 35

Floriography is #A54049 in HEX — rgb(165, 64, 73), hsl(355°, 44%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 56%, 35%).

Floriography pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 44%, 45%. 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#A54049

RGB165, 64, 73

HSL355°, 44%, 45%

HSV355°, 61%, 65%

CMYK0, 61, 56, 35

Decimal10829897

CSS RGBrgb(165, 64, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 44%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Umbria 1316

ΔE 0.6 · #A64149

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 0.6 · #A53F48

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 1.5 · #A53E46

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 2.2 · #A53C49

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 2.7 · #A83E4C

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 4.1 · #A73944

Behr

Geranium UL100-7

ΔE 4.3 · #A23640

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 4.7 · #B34C53

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 4.8 · #9D373C

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 5.3 · #953842

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 5.5 · #94353C

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 6.2 · #A53B3D

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 7.9 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8 · #922B3E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.8 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 16.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#A54049

#40A59D

Analogous

#A5407B

#A54049

#A56A40

Triadic

#A54049

#49A540

#4049A5

Split-Complementary

#A54049

#40A56A

#407BA5

Tetradic

#A54049

#7BA540

#40A59D

#6A40A5

Monochromatic

#371518

#6E2B30

#A54049

#C66C74

#DBA3A8

Rectangle

#A54049

#A59D40

#40A59D

#4049A5

Compound

#A54049

#A56A40

#40A59D

#407BA5

Variations

Lighter

#C05D66

#CA8B91

#DDBFC1

Darker

#863138

#5E2126

#371215

Saturation

#826466

#A54049

#C5202E

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A54049

#787046

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A54049

#5C5C48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A54049

#A3454C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Floriography 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

#BB5D52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A54049

Daylight 5500K

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

#A86276

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.

#3D8680

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: #A54049;

CSS — background

background-color: #A54049;

CSS Variable

--color-floriography: #A54049;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'floriography': '#A54049' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A54049] text-[#A54049]

SCSS

$floriography: #A54049;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A54049?

#A54049 is Floriography, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A54049 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Floriography?

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

What colors pair well with Floriography?

Floriography 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 Floriography?

You can download Floriography 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 Floriography?

The hex code is #A54049. In RGB it's 165, 64, 73, and in HSL it's 355°, 44%, 45%.

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