REDS

Antique Ruby

#841B2D

RGB 132, 27, 45 · HSL 350°, 66%, 31% · CMYK 0, 80, 66, 48

Antique Ruby is #841B2D in HEX — rgb(132, 27, 45), hsl(350°, 66%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 66%, 48%).

Antique Ruby pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 66%, 31%. 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#841B2D

RGB132, 27, 45

HSL350°, 66%, 31%

HSV350°, 80%, 52%

CMYK0, 80, 66, 48

Decimal8657709

CSS RGBrgb(132, 27, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 66%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Red Red BIC-49

ΔE 3.3 · #862234

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 5.8 · #942A35

Vista Paint

American Rose K-1222

ΔE 6.1 · #952D3A

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 6.3 · #721422

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 7.9 · #8B2829

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 8.2 · #90343A

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 8.3 · #94353C

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 8.4 · #883134

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 8.6 · #922F30

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 9.8 · #9D373C

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 10.4 · #9F2D47

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 10.5 · #9A3636

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 11.7 · #A53C49

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 11.9 · #9D3E3F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.1 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 14.1 · #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

#841B2D

#1B8372

Analogous

#831B60

#841B2D

#833E1B

Triadic

#841B2D

#2C831B

#1B2C83

Split-Complementary

#841B2D

#1B833E

#1B6083

Tetradic

#841B2D

#60831B

#1B8372

#3E1B83

Monochromatic

#150407

#440E17

#841B2D

#C32842

#DD5A70

Rectangle

#841B2D

#83721B

#1B8372

#1B2C83

Compound

#841B2D

#833E1B

#1B8372

#1B6083

Variations

Lighter

#BE2740

#D15A6E

#DEA5AE

Darker

#6B1322

#4B0C16

#2C060C

Saturation

#5F3F45

#831B2C

#910D23

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

9.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#841B2D

#5A5329

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#841B2D

#3E3E2B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#841B2D

#82242C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Antique Ruby 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

#A2413D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#841B2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#904661

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#1D695C

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: #841B2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #841B2D;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-ruby: #841B2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-ruby': '#841B2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#841B2D] text-[#841B2D]

SCSS

$antique-ruby: #841B2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #841B2D?

#841B2D is Antique Ruby, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #841B2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Ruby?

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

What colors pair well with Antique Ruby?

Antique Ruby 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 Antique Ruby?

You can download Antique Ruby 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 Antique Ruby?

The hex code is #841B2D. In RGB it's 132, 27, 45, and in HSL it's 350°, 66%, 31%.

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