REDS

Dublin Red

#683130

RGB 104, 49, 48 · HSL 1°, 37%, 30% · CMYK 0, 53, 54, 59

Dublin Red is #683130 in HEX — rgb(104, 49, 48), hsl(1°, 37%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 54%, 59%).

Dublin Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 37%, 30%. 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#683130

RGB104, 49, 48

HSL1°, 37%, 30%

HSV1°, 54%, 41%

CMYK0, 53, 54, 59

Decimal6828336

CSS RGBrgb(104, 49, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 37%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dublin Red S04D9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802

ΔE 2.3 · #622F2D

Behr

Wine Barrel 200F-7

ΔE 2.9 · #683634

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 3.5 · #682F34

Benjamin Moore

Arroyo 2085-10

ΔE 3.9 · #6F3832

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 4.9 · #763839

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 5.2 · #67272A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 5.7 · #773B3E

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 6.2 · #592321

PPG

Bordeaux 1055-7

ΔE 6.6 · #774041

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 7 · #763B42

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 7.3 · #784340

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 8.5 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.4 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 10.5 · #4F2318

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15.9 · #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

#683130

#306869

Analogous

#69304C

#683130

#694D30

Triadic

#683130

#306931

#313069

Split-Complementary

#683130

#30694D

#304C69

Tetradic

#683130

#4C6930

#306869

#4D3069

Monochromatic

#110808

#341918

#683130

#9D4A48

#BF7573

Rectangle

#683130

#686930

#306869

#313069

Compound

#683130

#694D30

#306869

#304C69

Variations

Lighter

#9A4847

#B67372

#D1B1B0

Darker

#552625

#3B1A19

#230E0E

Saturation

#554444

#693130

#811A18

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

10.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#683130

#4F492E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#683130

#3F3F30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#683130

#673336

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dublin 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

#8D513F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#683130

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B5663

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.

#2D5555

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: #683130;

CSS — background

background-color: #683130;

CSS Variable

--color-dublin-red: #683130;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dublin-red': '#683130' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#683130] text-[#683130]

SCSS

$dublin-red: #683130;

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#6E3731 · ΔE 3.7

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#662A25 · ΔE 5.3

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#703E3C · ΔE 5.6

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#773935 · ΔE 5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #683130?

#683130 is Dublin Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #683130 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dublin Red?

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

What colors pair well with Dublin Red?

Dublin 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 Dublin Red?

You can download Dublin 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 Dublin Red?

The hex code is #683130. In RGB it's 104, 49, 48, and in HSL it's 1°, 37%, 30%.

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