REDS

Jules

#A73940

RGB 167, 57, 64 · HSL 356°, 49%, 44% · CMYK 0, 66, 62, 35

Jules is #A73940 in HEX — rgb(167, 57, 64), hsl(356°, 49%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 62%, 35%).

Jules pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 49%, 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#A73940

RGB167, 57, 64

HSL356°, 49%, 44%

HSV356°, 66%, 65%

CMYK0, 66, 62, 35

Decimal10959168

CSS RGBrgb(167, 57, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 49%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lyons CC-68

ΔE 1.2 · #A73942

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 1.9 · #AD3C44

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 2.2 · #A43B3E

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 2.4 · #A73944

Behr

Geranium UL100-7

ΔE 2.4 · #A23640

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 2.5 · #A53B3D

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 3.1 · #AC3A3E

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 3.7 · #9D373C

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 3.9 · #A53E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 4.9 · #A53F48

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 5.3 · #9A3636

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5.4 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.3 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.9 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9 · #B44C43

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 15.8 · #9B3821

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

#A73940

#39A7A0

Analogous

#A73978

#A73940

#A76939

Triadic

#A73940

#41A739

#3941A7

Split-Complementary

#A73940

#39A769

#3978A7

Tetradic

#A73940

#78A739

#39A7A0

#6939A7

Monochromatic

#351215

#6E262B

#A73940

#CA636A

#DD9CA1

Rectangle

#A73940

#A7A039

#39A7A0

#3941A7

Compound

#A73940

#A76939

#39A7A0

#3978A7

Variations

Lighter

#C5555C

#CD868A

#DEBCBE

Darker

#882C32

#5F1C21

#381012

Saturation

#816062

#A73941

#C41D28

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

6.36:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A73940

#786F3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A73940

#59593F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A73940

#A53F47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Jules 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

#BD574B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A73940

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA5C6F

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.

#388782

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: #A73940;

CSS — background

background-color: #A73940;

CSS Variable

--color-jules: #A73940;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jules': '#A73940' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A73940] text-[#A73940]

SCSS

$jules: #A73940;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A73940?

#A73940 is Jules, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A73940 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jules?

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

What colors pair well with Jules?

Jules 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 Jules?

You can download Jules 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 Jules?

The hex code is #A73940. In RGB it's 167, 57, 64, and in HSL it's 356°, 49%, 44%.

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