REDS

Red Blush

#A93851

RGB 169, 56, 81 · HSL 347°, 50%, 44% · CMYK 0, 67, 52, 34

Red Blush is #A93851 in HEX — rgb(169, 56, 81), hsl(347°, 50%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 52%, 34%).

Red Blush pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 50%, 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#A93851

RGB169, 56, 81

HSL347°, 50%, 44%

HSV347°, 67%, 66%

CMYK0, 67, 52, 34

Decimal11090001

CSS RGBrgb(169, 56, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 50%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Red Blush K-1224

Exact match

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 1.9 · #A4334E

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

ΔE 2 · #AB3C51

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2078-20

ΔE 3 · #AD3E59

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 3 · #AB3756

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 3.8 · #9F2D47

Behr

Pottery Red 160D-6

ΔE 4.5 · #AB3D5B

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 4.8 · #9F3A4F

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 5.3 · #A83E4C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5.9 · #A53C49

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 7.4 · #B84D5D

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 7.9 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.7 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.4 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 23.8 · #9D0B1E

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

#A93851

#38A890

Analogous

#A83889

#A93851

#A85838

Triadic

#A93851

#50A838

#3850A8

Split-Complementary

#A93851

#38A858

#3889A8

Tetradic

#A93851

#89A838

#38A890

#5838A8

Monochromatic

#36121A

#6F2535

#A93851

#CB6279

#DE9CAA

Rectangle

#A93851

#A89038

#38A890

#3850A8

Compound

#A93851

#A85838

#38A890

#3889A8

Variations

Lighter

#C6546C

#CE8595

#DFBCC3

Darker

#892B3F

#601C2A

#390F18

Saturation

#815F67

#A83850

#C41C41

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

6.23:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A93851

#78714E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A93851

#59594E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A93851

#A64147

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Blush 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

#BE5758

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A93851

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB5C7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#378876

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: #A93851;

CSS — background

background-color: #A93851;

CSS Variable

--color-red-blush: #A93851;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-blush': '#A93851' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A93851] text-[#A93851]

SCSS

$red-blush: #A93851;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A93851?

#A93851 is Red Blush, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A93851 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Blush?

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

What colors pair well with Red Blush?

Red Blush 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 Red Blush?

You can download Red Blush 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 Red Blush?

The hex code is #A93851. In RGB it's 169, 56, 81, and in HSL it's 347°, 50%, 44%.

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