REDS

Carriage Red

#7F2337

RGB 127, 35, 55 · HSL 347°, 57%, 32% · CMYK 0, 72, 57, 50

Carriage Red is #7F2337 in HEX — rgb(127, 35, 55), hsl(347°, 57%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 57%, 50%).

Carriage Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 57%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#7F2337

RGB127, 35, 55

HSL347°, 57%, 32%

HSV347°, 72%, 50%

CMYK0, 72, 57, 50

Decimal8332087

CSS RGBrgb(127, 35, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 57%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carriage Red BXC-27

Exact match

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 3.7 · #7E2A37

Dulux

Rustic Rose SB7G9

ΔE 4.6 · #8A303F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 6.7 · #922B3E

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 6.9 · #8E2E49

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 7.3 · #932944

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 7.7 · #922E4A

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 8 · #8F3841

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

ΔE 8.3 · #7C3239

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 9.1 · #90343A

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 9.6 · #943E4D

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.8 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.2 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.9 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.5 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 17.4 · #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 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

#7F2337

#23806C

Analogous

#802366

#7F2337

#803D23

Triadic

#7F2337

#378023

#233780

Split-Complementary

#7F2337

#23803D

#236680

Tetradic

#7F2337

#668023

#23806C

#3D2380

Monochromatic

#140509

#44131D

#7F2337

#BC3451

#D5677F

Rectangle

#7F2337

#806C23

#23806C

#233780

Compound

#7F2337

#803D23

#23806C

#236680

Variations

Lighter

#B7324F

#C9657A

#DBAAB5

Darker

#681A2B

#49111D

#2B0910

Saturation

#60444A

#802337

#92122D

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

9.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.20:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7F2337

#585234

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F2337

#3F3F35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F2337

#7D2B30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carriage 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

#9F4744

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F2337

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C4C69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#246758

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: #7F2337;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F2337;

CSS Variable

--color-carriage-red: #7F2337;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carriage-red': '#7F2337' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F2337] text-[#7F2337]

SCSS

$carriage-red: #7F2337;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F2337?

#7F2337 is Carriage Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7F2337 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carriage Red?

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

What colors pair well with Carriage Red?

Carriage 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 Carriage Red?

You can download Carriage 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 Carriage Red?

The hex code is #7F2337. In RGB it's 127, 35, 55, and in HSL it's 347°, 57%, 32%.

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