REDS

Blood Oath

#85323C

RGB 133, 50, 60 · HSL 353°, 45%, 36% · CMYK 0, 62, 55, 48

Blood Oath is #85323C in HEX — rgb(133, 50, 60), hsl(353°, 45%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 55%, 48%).

Blood Oath pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 45%, 36%. 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#85323C

RGB133, 50, 60

HSL353°, 45%, 36%

HSV353°, 62%, 52%

CMYK0, 62, 55, 48

Decimal8729148

CSS RGBrgb(133, 50, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 45%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Roasted Pepper 180D-7

ΔE 2.6 · #812B37

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 3 · #8D343F

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 3 · #7E2A37

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 3.2 · #8C393F

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 3.4 · #8F3841

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

ΔE 3.9 · #863A42

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 4.7 · #803740

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 4.9 · #903F45

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 5.5 · #8F3B3D

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.9 · #7E3738

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8 · #922B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 8.9 · #8F423D

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 9 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.7 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 15.6 · #732318

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

#85323C

#32857B

Analogous

#853265

#85323C

#855232

Triadic

#85323C

#3C8532

#323C85

Split-Complementary

#85323C

#328552

#326585

Tetradic

#85323C

#658532

#32857B

#523285

Monochromatic

#16080A

#4E1D23

#85323C

#BA4A57

#CF818A

Rectangle

#85323C

#857B32

#32857B

#323C85

Compound

#85323C

#855232

#32857B

#326585

Variations

Lighter

#B44452

#C37880

#D8B4B8

Darker

#6C272F

#4B191F

#2D0E12

Saturation

#684F52

#85323C

#9E1929

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

8.34:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#85323C

#605A39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85323C

#49493B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85323C

#83373C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Blood Oath 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

#A35248

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85323C

Daylight 5500K

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

#90576C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#306C65

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: #85323C;

CSS — background

background-color: #85323C;

CSS Variable

--color-blood-oath: #85323C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blood-oath': '#85323C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85323C] text-[#85323C]

SCSS

$blood-oath: #85323C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85323C?

#85323C is Blood Oath, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #85323C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blood Oath?

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

What colors pair well with Blood Oath?

Blood Oath 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 Blood Oath?

You can download Blood Oath 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 Blood Oath?

The hex code is #85323C. In RGB it's 133, 50, 60, and in HSL it's 353°, 45%, 36%.

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