REDS

Forbidden Passion

#661020

RGB 102, 16, 32 · HSL 349°, 73%, 23% · CMYK 0, 84, 69, 60

Forbidden Passion is #661020 in HEX — rgb(102, 16, 32), hsl(349°, 73%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 84%, 69%, 60%).

Forbidden Passion pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 73%, 23%. 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#661020

RGB102, 16, 32

HSL349°, 73%, 23%

HSV349°, 84%, 40%

CMYK0, 84, 69, 60

Decimal6688800

CSS RGBrgb(102, 16, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 73%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 5.1 · #721422

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 6.6 · #6A191B

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 9 · #722933

Behr

Awning Red S-H-180

ΔE 9.1 · #802134

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 9.5 · #7E2A37

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.8 · #67272A

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 11.4 · #692B2B

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 13.1 · #7F3639

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 13.6 · #7E3738

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 13.7 · #732318

Vista Paint

Cordova Burgundy C-115

ΔE 13.7 · #783240

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 14.5 · #90343A

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 16.8 · #903F45

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 17.1 · #922E4A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.2 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 20.4 · #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

#661020

#106556

Analogous

#65104A

#661020

#652B10

Triadic

#661020

#206510

#102065

Split-Complementary

#661020

#10652B

#104A65

Tetradic

#661020

#4A6510

#106556

#2B1065

Monochromatic

#160307

#23060B

#661020

#A81A34

#DF3050

Rectangle

#661020

#655610

#106556

#102065

Compound

#661020

#652B10

#106556

#104A65

Variations

Lighter

#A91A35

#D2405B

#DD97A4

Darker

#530B18

#3A0610

#230309

Saturation

#472E33

#651020

#6D081B

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

12.65:1

AAA

vs Black

1.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#661020

#453F1C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#661020

#2E2E1E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#661020

#64181F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Forbidden Passion 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

#8C3933

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#661020

Daylight 5500K

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

#793E57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#135145

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: #661020;

CSS — background

background-color: #661020;

CSS Variable

--color-forbidden-passion: #661020;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forbidden-passion': '#661020' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#661020] text-[#661020]

SCSS

$forbidden-passion: #661020;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #661020?

#661020 is Forbidden Passion, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #661020 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forbidden Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Forbidden Passion?

Forbidden Passion 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 Forbidden Passion?

You can download Forbidden Passion 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 Forbidden Passion?

The hex code is #661020. In RGB it's 102, 16, 32, and in HSL it's 349°, 73%, 23%.

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