REDS

Kabuki

#A73A3E

RGB 167, 58, 62 · HSL 358°, 48%, 44% · CMYK 0, 65, 63, 35

Kabuki is #A73A3E in HEX — rgb(167, 58, 62), hsl(358°, 48%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 63%, 35%).

Kabuki pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 48%, 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#A73A3E

RGB167, 58, 62

HSL358°, 48%, 44%

HSV358°, 65%, 65%

CMYK0, 65, 63, 35

Decimal10959422

CSS RGBrgb(167, 58, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 48%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 1.3 · #A53B3D

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 1.6 · #A43B3E

Behr

Bijou Red UL110-16

ΔE 2.1 · #A2393A

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 2.3 · #AC3A3E

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 2.6 · #AF3F42

Benjamin Moore

Lyons CC-68

ΔE 2.7 · #A73942

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 2.7 · #AD3C44

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 3.9 · #9D373C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 4.6 · #9A3636

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 4.6 · #A22E34

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 4.8 · #A53E46

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 6.7 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.8 · #942A35

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.8 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.1 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#A73A3E

#3AA6A2

Analogous

#A63A74

#A73A3E

#A66D3A

Triadic

#A73A3E

#3EA63A

#3A3EA6

Split-Complementary

#A73A3E

#3AA66D

#3A74A6

Tetradic

#A73A3E

#74A63A

#3AA6A2

#6D3AA6

Monochromatic

#351314

#6D2629

#A73A3E

#C96468

#DD9D9F

Rectangle

#A73A3E

#A6A23A

#3AA6A2

#3A3EA6

Compound

#A73A3E

#A66D3A

#3AA6A2

#3A74A6

Variations

Lighter

#C4565A

#CC8689

#DEBCBD

Darker

#872D30

#5E1D1F

#381011

Saturation

#806061

#A63A3E

#C31D23

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

6.33:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A73A3E

#786F3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A73A3E

#59593D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A73A3E

#A53F47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kabuki 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

#BD584A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A73A3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA5D6E

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.

#388684

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: #A73A3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A73A3E;

CSS Variable

--color-kabuki: #A73A3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kabuki': '#A73A3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A73A3E] text-[#A73A3E]

SCSS

$kabuki: #A73A3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A73A3E?

#A73A3E is Kabuki, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A73A3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kabuki?

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

What colors pair well with Kabuki?

Kabuki 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 Kabuki?

You can download Kabuki 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 Kabuki?

The hex code is #A73A3E. In RGB it's 167, 58, 62, and in HSL it's 358°, 48%, 44%.

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