REDS

Carmen

#7C383F

RGB 124, 56, 63 · HSL 354°, 38%, 35% · CMYK 0, 55, 49, 51

Carmen is #7C383F in HEX — rgb(124, 56, 63), hsl(354°, 38%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 49%, 51%).

Carmen pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 38%, 35%. 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#7C383F

RGB124, 56, 63

HSL354°, 38%, 35%

HSV354°, 55%, 49%

CMYK0, 55, 49, 51

Decimal8140863

CSS RGBrgb(124, 56, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 38%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rose Pink Villa S01E9

ΔE 0.6 · #7C3840

Behr

Spiced Berry S150-6

ΔE 1.4 · #7D3942

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 2.2 · #803740

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 2.4 · #813E45

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 2.8 · #783741

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

ΔE 3.5 · #7C3239

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 3.5 · #7C3744

Benjamin Moore

Pottery 2085-20

ΔE 3.6 · #864045

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 4.4 · #763B42

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 4.5 · #7E3738

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 5 · #7D3436

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 8.2 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.1 · #8F4E4D

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 10.3 · #642424

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.2 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 18.2 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#7C383F

#377B74

Analogous

#7B3760

#7C383F

#7B5237

Triadic

#7C383F

#3E7B37

#373E7B

Split-Complementary

#7C383F

#377B52

#37607B

Tetradic

#7C383F

#607B37

#377B74

#52377B

Monochromatic

#120809

#462023

#7C383F

#B04F59

#C8848B

Rectangle

#7C383F

#7B7437

#377B74

#373E7B

Compound

#7C383F

#7B5237

#377B74

#37607B

Variations

Lighter

#A94C55

#BC7B82

#D4B6B9

Darker

#642B31

#461D21

#291013

Saturation

#634F51

#7B373E

#971C28

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

8.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7C383F

#5C573D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C383F

#49493E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C383F

#7A3B3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carmen 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

#9C574A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C383F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A5C6F

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.

#33645F

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: #7C383F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C383F;

CSS Variable

--color-carmen: #7C383F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carmen': '#7C383F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C383F] text-[#7C383F]

SCSS

$carmen: #7C383F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C383F?

#7C383F is Carmen, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7C383F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carmen?

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

What colors pair well with Carmen?

Carmen 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 Carmen?

You can download Carmen 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 Carmen?

The hex code is #7C383F. In RGB it's 124, 56, 63, and in HSL it's 354°, 38%, 35%.

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