REDS

Rampant Rhubarb

#603231

RGB 96, 50, 49 · HSL 1°, 32%, 28% · CMYK 0, 48, 49, 62

Rampant Rhubarb is #603231 in HEX — rgb(96, 50, 49), hsl(1°, 32%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 49%, 62%).

Rampant Rhubarb pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 32%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#603231

RGB96, 50, 49

HSL1°, 32%, 28%

HSV1°, 49%, 38%

CMYK0, 48, 49, 62

Decimal6304305

CSS RGBrgb(96, 50, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 32%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Shale S04C9

ΔE 2.4 · #63312F

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 3 · #593030

Behr

Wine Barrel 200F-7

ΔE 3 · #683634

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802

ΔE 3 · #622F2D

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 3.2 · #683839

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 3.7 · #693834

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthly Pleasure 102

ΔE 4.2 · #693C3B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 4.4 · #633A34

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 5.2 · #60393B

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 5.8 · #6C403E

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 8.1 · #6B443D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.3 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.6 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.1 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.9 · #53372C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.7 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#603231

#315D5E

Analogous

#5E3147

#603231

#5E4831

Triadic

#603231

#315E31

#31315E

Split-Complementary

#603231

#315E48

#31475E

Tetradic

#603231

#475E31

#315D5E

#48315E

Monochromatic

#110909

#2C1717

#603231

#914C4B

#B67372

Rectangle

#603231

#5D5E31

#315D5E

#31315E

Compound

#603231

#5E4831

#315D5E

#31475E

Variations

Lighter

#8F4B4A

#AF7473

#CDB1B0

Darker

#4C2726

#351A19

#1F0F0E

Saturation

#4E4141

#5E3131

#771A18

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

10.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#603231

#4A4630

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#603231

#3D3D31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#603231

#5F3336

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rampant Rhubarb 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

#875240

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#603231

Daylight 5500K

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

#755764

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.

#2C4D4D

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: #603231;

CSS — background

background-color: #603231;

CSS Variable

--color-rampant-rhubarb: #603231;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rampant-rhubarb': '#603231' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#603231] text-[#603231]

SCSS

$rampant-rhubarb: #603231;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #603231?

#603231 is Rampant Rhubarb, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #603231 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rampant Rhubarb?

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

What colors pair well with Rampant Rhubarb?

Rampant Rhubarb 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 Rampant Rhubarb?

You can download Rampant Rhubarb 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 Rampant Rhubarb?

The hex code is #603231. In RGB it's 96, 50, 49, and in HSL it's 1°, 32%, 28%.

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