REDS

Falu Red

#801818

RGB 128, 24, 24 · HSL 0°, 68%, 30% · CMYK 0, 81, 81, 50

Falu Red is #801818 in HEX — rgb(128, 24, 24), hsl(0°, 68%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 81%, 81%, 50%).

Falu Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 68%, 30%. 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#801818

RGB128, 24, 24

HSL0°, 68%, 30%

HSV0°, 81%, 50%

CMYK0, 81, 81, 50

Decimal8394776

CSS RGBrgb(128, 24, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 68%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 5.6 · #781F19

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 6.8 · #8B2829

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 7.9 · #892B2A

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 8.7 · #7C2A1C

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 8.8 · #9B2C2C

Dulux

Mystery Red SB7E9

ΔE 8.9 · #97332C

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 9.1 · #732318

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 9.8 · #9E2B2E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 11.3 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 11.7 · #A22E34

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 12.1 · #A43834

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 14 · #AC3235

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.2 · #9A4039

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 14.4 · #94353C

PPG

Burning Bush 1057-7

ΔE 14.9 · #A0403E

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 17.1 · #A04344

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

#801818

#188181

Analogous

#81184D

#801818

#814D18

Triadic

#801818

#188118

#181881

Split-Complementary

#801818

#18814D

#184C81

Tetradic

#801818

#4D8118

#188181

#4C1881

Monochromatic

#150404

#400C0C

#801818

#C12525

#DE5454

Rectangle

#801818

#818118

#188181

#181881

Compound

#801818

#814D18

#188181

#184C81

Variations

Lighter

#BC2424

#D25656

#DEA3A3

Darker

#691212

#4A0B0B

#2C0505

Saturation

#5C3D3D

#811818

#8D0C0C

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

10.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.06:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#801818

#585010

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#801818

#3B3B18

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#801818

#7E1E28

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Falu 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

#9F3F2D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#801818

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D4451

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#1B6767

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: #801818;

CSS — background

background-color: #801818;

CSS Variable

--color-falu-red: #801818;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'falu-red': '#801818' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#801818] text-[#801818]

SCSS

$falu-red: #801818;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #801818?

#801818 is Falu Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #801818 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Falu Red?

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

What colors pair well with Falu Red?

Falu 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 Falu Red?

You can download Falu 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 Falu Red?

The hex code is #801818. In RGB it's 128, 24, 24, and in HSL it's 0°, 68%, 30%.

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