REDS

Red

#801C00

RGB 128, 28, 0 · HSL 13°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 0, 78, 100, 50

Red is #801C00 in HEX — rgb(128, 28, 0), hsl(13°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 100%, 50%).

Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#801C00

RGB128, 28, 0

HSL13°, 100%, 25%

HSV13°, 100%, 50%

CMYK0, 78, 100, 50

Decimal8395776

CSS RGBrgb(128, 28, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 11 · #9B3821

Behr

Falling Leaves S-H-240

ΔE 11.5 · #A3391E

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 11.7 · #A12312

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 12.8 · #963A25

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 13.6 · #9A0B15

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 14.1 · #7C2A1C

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 15.7 · #A0392F

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 15.9 · #9D3A2F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 16.1 · #9B2C2C

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 17.5 · #9E3E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 19.5 · #AC3235

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 19.6 · #A22E34

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 19.6 · #AA423A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.9 · #9A4039

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 23.2 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 24.5 · #B64F48

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

#801C00

#006480

Analogous

#800024

#801C00

#805B00

Triadic

#801C00

#00801C

#1C0080

Split-Complementary

#801C00

#00805B

#002480

Tetradic

#801C00

#248000

#006480

#5B0080

Monochromatic

#1A0600

#330B00

#801C00

#CC2C00

#FF4B1A

Rectangle

#801C00

#648000

#006480

#1C0080

Compound

#801C00

#805B00

#006480

#002480

Variations

Lighter

#CC2C00

#EE552B

#EBA28D

Darker

#661600

#460F00

#290900

Saturation

#53352D

#801C00

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

10.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#801C00

#5A5000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#801C00

#3D3D05

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#801C00

#7F1F2A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#9F421B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#801C00

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D473F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0B4F62

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: #801C00;

CSS — background

background-color: #801C00;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #801C00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#801C00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#801C00] text-[#801C00]

SCSS

$red: #801C00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #801C00?

#801C00 is Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #801C00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #801C00. In RGB it's 128, 28, 0, and in HSL it's 13°, 100%, 25%.

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