REDS

Oxblood

#800020

RGB 128, 0, 32 · HSL 345°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 0, 100, 75, 50

Oxblood is #800020 in HEX — rgb(128, 0, 32), hsl(345°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%).

Oxblood pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 100%, 25%. 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#800020

RGB128, 0, 32

HSL345°, 100%, 25%

HSV345°, 100%, 50%

CMYK0, 100, 75, 50

Decimal8388640

CSS RGBrgb(128, 0, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Antique Red S-H-190

ΔE 7.4 · #8D232D

RAL

Purple Red 3004

ΔE 8 · #75151E

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 9.8 · #8B2829

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.8 · #942A35

Vista Paint

Velvet Cake C-1123

ΔE 11.1 · #9B263D

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Cake 1124

ΔE 11.2 · #9D253D

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 11.5 · #922F30

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.9 · #9B2C2C

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 12.4 · #A42E37

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 14 · #8A3234

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 14 · #94353C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 14.3 · #9D0B1E

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 14.8 · #9F2D47

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 15.9 · #AC3A3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.6 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18 · #9A4039

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

#800020

#008060

Analogous

#800060

#800020

#802000

Triadic

#800020

#208000

#002080

Split-Complementary

#800020

#008020

#006080

Tetradic

#800020

#608000

#008060

#200080

Monochromatic

#1A0006

#33000D

#800020

#CC0033

#FF1A53

Rectangle

#800020

#806000

#008060

#002080

Compound

#800020

#802000

#008060

#006080

Variations

Lighter

#CC0033

#EE2B5B

#EB8DA5

Darker

#660019

#460012

#29000A

Saturation

#532D36

#800020

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

10.83:1

AAA

vs Black

1.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#800020

#554D1A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#800020

#36361D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#800020

#7E131F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Oxblood 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

#9F2D33

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#800020

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D3257

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#0B624C

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: #800020;

CSS — background

background-color: #800020;

CSS Variable

--color-oxblood: #800020;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oxblood': '#800020' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#800020] text-[#800020]

SCSS

$oxblood: #800020;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #800020?

#800020 is Oxblood, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #800020 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oxblood?

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

What colors pair well with Oxblood?

Oxblood 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 Oxblood?

You can download Oxblood 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 Oxblood?

The hex code is #800020. In RGB it's 128, 0, 32, and in HSL it's 345°, 100%, 25%.

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