REDS

Camelot

#803A4B

RGB 128, 58, 75 · HSL 345°, 38%, 36% · CMYK 0, 55, 41, 50

Camelot is #803A4B in HEX — rgb(128, 58, 75), hsl(345°, 38%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 41%, 50%).

Camelot pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 38%, 36%. 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#803A4B

RGB128, 58, 75

HSL345°, 38%, 36%

HSV345°, 55%, 50%

CMYK0, 55, 41, 50

Decimal8403531

CSS RGBrgb(128, 58, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 38%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ripe Rhubarb S48E9

ΔE 1 · #7D3849

Behr

Moroccan Ruby S140-6

ΔE 2.1 · #803648

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 2.6 · #84404E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 2.9 · #7C3744

Vista Paint

Fine Wine K-696

ΔE 3.5 · #813545

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 4.7 · #783741

Sherwin-Williams

Juneberry SW6573

ΔE 5.1 · #854158

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 5.7 · #813E45

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 6.7 · #763B42

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 7.6 · #743E4F

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 10.4 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.8 · #994A50

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 11 · #6E1C34

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 12.8 · #67272A

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.3 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 22.9 · #4F2318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#803A4B

#397F6D

Analogous

#7F396D

#803A4B

#7F4A39

Triadic

#803A4B

#4A7F39

#394A7F

Split-Complementary

#803A4B

#397F4A

#396D7F

Tetradic

#803A4B

#6D7F39

#397F6D

#4A397F

Monochromatic

#15090C

#4A212B

#803A4B

#B2536A

#C98798

Rectangle

#803A4B

#7F6D39

#397F6D

#394A7F

Compound

#803A4B

#7F4A39

#397F6D

#396D7F

Variations

Lighter

#AC4D65

#BD7D8D

#D5B7BE

Darker

#672C3B

#481D28

#2A1117

Saturation

#665157

#7F394A

#9B1C3C

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

8.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#803A4B

#5E5B49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#803A4B

#4C4C49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#803A4B

#7E3F42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Camelot 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

#9F5853

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#803A4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D5D78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#35675B

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: #803A4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #803A4B;

CSS Variable

--color-camelot: #803A4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'camelot': '#803A4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#803A4B] text-[#803A4B]

SCSS

$camelot: #803A4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #803A4B?

#803A4B is Camelot, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #803A4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Camelot?

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

What colors pair well with Camelot?

Camelot 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 Camelot?

You can download Camelot 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 Camelot?

The hex code is #803A4B. In RGB it's 128, 58, 75, and in HSL it's 345°, 38%, 36%.

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