REDS

Edgy Red

#B9383A

RGB 185, 56, 58 · HSL 359°, 54%, 47% · CMYK 0, 70, 69, 27

Edgy Red is #B9383A in HEX — rgb(185, 56, 58), hsl(359°, 54%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 69%, 27%).

Edgy Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 54%, 47%. 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#B9383A

RGB185, 56, 58

HSL359°, 54%, 47%

HSV359°, 70%, 73%

CMYK0, 70, 69, 27

Decimal12138554

CSS RGBrgb(185, 56, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 54%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

Exact match

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 1.3 · #BC383C

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 2.2 · #B33234

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 2.3 · #B83236

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 3.4 · #B02D33

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 3.5 · #B12D35

Benjamin Moore

Strawberry 2003-20

ΔE 3.6 · #C43E3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 4.1 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 4.3 · #AD2C34

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 6.2 · #B8352E

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 6.4 · #C34B44

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 6.6 · #C6494C

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 8.2 · #B32428

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 9.8 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.2 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 11.7 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#B9383A

#37B9B6

Analogous

#B9377A

#B9383A

#B97637

Triadic

#B9383A

#39B937

#3739B9

Split-Complementary

#B9383A

#37B976

#377AB9

Tetradic

#B9383A

#7AB937

#37B9B6

#7637B9

Monochromatic

#431415

#7E2627

#B9383A

#D26A6C

#E4A5A6

Rectangle

#B9383A

#B9B637

#37B9B6

#3739B9

Compound

#B9383A

#B97637

#37B9B6

#377AB9

Variations

Lighter

#CD585A

#D3898A

#E2BEBE

Darker

#962A2B

#691B1C

#3E0F0F

Saturation

#8B6465

#B93739

#D41C1F

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

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B9383A

#847934

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9383A

#5F5F3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9383A

#B73E49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Edgy Red 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

#CA5747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9383A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B75C6B

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.

#379593

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: #B9383A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9383A;

CSS Variable

--color-edgy-red: #B9383A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'edgy-red': '#B9383A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9383A] text-[#B9383A]

SCSS

$edgy-red: #B9383A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9383A?

#B9383A is Edgy Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B9383A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Edgy Red?

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

What colors pair well with Edgy Red?

Edgy Red 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 Edgy Red?

You can download Edgy Red 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 Edgy Red?

The hex code is #B9383A. In RGB it's 185, 56, 58, and in HSL it's 359°, 54%, 47%.

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