REDS

Vampiric Council

#5C0C0C

RGB 92, 12, 12 · HSL 0°, 77%, 20% · CMYK 0, 87, 87, 64

Vampiric Council is #5C0C0C in HEX — rgb(92, 12, 12), hsl(0°, 77%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 87%, 87%, 64%).

Vampiric Council pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 77%, 20%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#5C0C0C

RGB92, 12, 12

HSL0°, 77%, 20%

HSV0°, 87%, 36%

CMYK0, 87, 87, 64

Decimal6032396

CSS RGBrgb(92, 12, 12)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 77%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 5.6 · #6A191B

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 9 · #732318

RAL

Purple Red 3004

ΔE 9.3 · #75151E

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 10.7 · #752B22

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 14.1 · #692B2B

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 14.9 · #892B2A

Dulux

Capsicum Red S05E8

ΔE 15.6 · #76362E

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 16.1 · #883134

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 17.3 · #7E3738

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 17.4 · #7F3639

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 17.7 · #8E3237

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 18.1 · #8B3D2F

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 20.4 · #8F423D

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 20.6 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 21.2 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 23.5 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#5C0C0C

#0C5A5A

Analogous

#5A0C33

#5C0C0C

#5A330C

Triadic

#5C0C0C

#0C5A0C

#0C0C5A

Split-Complementary

#5C0C0C

#0C5A33

#0C335A

Tetradic

#5C0C0C

#335A0C

#0C5A5A

#330C5A

Monochromatic

#170303

#5C0C0C

#9E1515

#E21D1D

Rectangle

#5C0C0C

#5A5A0C

#0C5A5A

#0C0C5A

Compound

#5C0C0C

#5A330C

#0C5A5A

#0C335A

Variations

Lighter

#A21515

#D53434

#DE9191

Darker

#4A0808

#340404

#1F0202

Saturation

#3F2727

#5A0C0C

#600606

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

13.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C0C0C

#3E3705

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C0C0C

#28280C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C0C0C

#5B1119

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vampiric Council 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

#843624

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C0C0C

Daylight 5500K

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

#723B48

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#104C4C

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #5C0C0C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C0C0C;

CSS Variable

--color-vampiric-council: #5C0C0C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vampiric-council': '#5C0C0C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C0C0C] text-[#5C0C0C]

SCSS

$vampiric-council: #5C0C0C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C0C0C?

#5C0C0C is Vampiric Council, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5C0C0C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vampiric Council?

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

What colors pair well with Vampiric Council?

Vampiric Council 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 Vampiric Council?

You can download Vampiric Council 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 Vampiric Council?

The hex code is #5C0C0C. In RGB it's 92, 12, 12, and in HSL it's 0°, 77%, 20%.

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