REDS

Desirable

#A93435

RGB 169, 52, 53 · HSL 359°, 53%, 43% · CMYK 0, 69, 69, 34

Desirable is #A93435 in HEX — rgb(169, 52, 53), hsl(359°, 53%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 69%, 34%).

Desirable pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 53%, 43%. 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#A93435

RGB169, 52, 53

HSL359°, 53%, 43%

HSV359°, 69%, 66%

CMYK0, 69, 69, 34

Decimal11088949

CSS RGBrgb(169, 52, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 53%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hot CSP-1155

ΔE 0.6 · #AA3535

Behr

Indiscreet UL110-6

ΔE 1.8 · #AA3739

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 1.9 · #AC3235

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 2.2 · #A82E33

Dulux

Racing Heart SB7F3

ΔE 2.4 · #A92F31

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 2.7 · #B03537

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 3.2 · #A22E34

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 3.5 · #9E2B2E

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 3.8 · #AC3A3E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.4 · #9B2C2C

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 4.4 · #AE373F

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.5 · #BD413A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.7 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.4 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.8 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 11.3 · #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

#A93435

#34A8A6

Analogous

#A83470

#A93435

#A86C34

Triadic

#A93435

#35A834

#3435A8

Split-Complementary

#A93435

#34A86C

#3470A8

Tetradic

#A93435

#70A834

#34A8A6

#6C34A8

Monochromatic

#331010

#6D2223

#A93435

#CD5B5D

#DF9697

Rectangle

#A93435

#A8A634

#34A8A6

#3435A8

Compound

#A93435

#A86C34

#34A8A6

#3470A8

Variations

Lighter

#C84D4F

#CF8182

#DFB9BA

Darker

#892729

#5F191A

#380E0E

Saturation

#7F5C5D

#A83435

#C21A1D

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

6.50:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A93435

#796F2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A93435

#575735

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A93435

#A73A43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desirable 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

#BE5443

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A93435

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB5967

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#338786

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: #A93435;

CSS — background

background-color: #A93435;

CSS Variable

--color-desirable: #A93435;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desirable': '#A93435' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A93435] text-[#A93435]

SCSS

$desirable: #A93435;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A93435?

#A93435 is Desirable, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A93435 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desirable?

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

What colors pair well with Desirable?

Desirable 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 Desirable?

You can download Desirable 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 Desirable?

The hex code is #A93435. In RGB it's 169, 52, 53, and in HSL it's 359°, 53%, 43%.

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