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Winning Red

#7B2543

RGB 123, 37, 67 · HSL 339°, 54%, 31% · CMYK 0, 70, 46, 52

Winning Red is #7B2543 in HEX — rgb(123, 37, 67), hsl(339°, 54%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 46%, 52%).

Winning Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 54%, 31%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7B2543

RGB123, 37, 67

HSL339°, 54%, 31%

HSV339°, 70%, 48%

CMYK0, 70, 46, 52

Decimal8070467

CSS RGBrgb(123, 37, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 54%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winning Red BIC-34

Exact match

Dulux

Raspberry Macaroon S48F8

ΔE 4.5 · #843048

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 6 · #6E1C34

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 6.3 · #812A51

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 7.1 · #8E2E49

Vista Paint

Dark Burgundy Wine K-1232

ΔE 7.2 · #8E3155

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 8.5 · #922E4A

Sherwin-Williams

Framboise SW6566

ΔE 9.2 · #7C3655

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 9.5 · #953D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 10.1 · #7C3744

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 11.8 · #783741

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 15.5 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15.6 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 16.9 · #994A50

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 19.5 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 24.9 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7B2543

#247A5C

Analogous

#7A246D

#7B2543

#7A3124

Triadic

#7B2543

#427A24

#24427A

Split-Complementary

#7B2543

#247A31

#246D7A

Tetradic

#7B2543

#6D7A24

#247A5C

#31247A

Monochromatic

#14060B

#3F1322

#7B2543

#B53662

#D1668B

Rectangle

#7B2543

#7A5C24

#247A5C

#24427A

Compound

#7B2543

#7A3124

#247A5C

#246D7A

Variations

Lighter

#B03560

#C66587

#D9AABA

Darker

#631B34

#451224

#290A15

Saturation

#5C424B

#7A2442

#8C123D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.60:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7B2543

#555141

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B2543

#3F3F40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B2543

#792F32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Winning Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#9C484D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B2543

Daylight 5500K

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

#894D72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#24624C

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: #7B2543;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B2543;

CSS Variable

--color-winning-red: #7B2543;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winning-red': '#7B2543' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B2543] text-[#7B2543]

SCSS

$winning-red: #7B2543;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B2543?

#7B2543 is Winning Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7B2543 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winning Red?

Winning Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Winning Red?

Winning Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Winning Red?

You can download Winning 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 Winning Red?

The hex code is #7B2543. In RGB it's 123, 37, 67, and in HSL it's 339°, 54%, 31%.

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