REDS

Luxurious Red

#863A42

RGB 134, 58, 66 · HSL 354°, 40%, 38% · CMYK 0, 57, 51, 47

Luxurious Red is #863A42 in HEX — rgb(134, 58, 66), hsl(354°, 40%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 51%, 47%).

Luxurious Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 40%, 38%. 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#863A42

RGB134, 58, 66

HSL354°, 40%, 38%

HSV354°, 57%, 53%

CMYK0, 57, 51, 47

Decimal8796738

CSS RGBrgb(134, 58, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 40%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 2.2 · #803740

Behr

Cranberry Tart HDC-WR14-11

ΔE 2.4 · #883C40

Benjamin Moore

Pottery 2085-20

ΔE 3.2 · #864045

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 3.7 · #903F45

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 3.7 · #7F3639

Dulux

Wild Berry S03G9

ΔE 3.8 · #7E3A3E

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 4.6 · #7E3738

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 4.7 · #7D3436

Hallman-Lindsay

Codman Claret historic-codman-claret

ΔE 5 · #8C4040

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.7 · #994A50

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 7.8 · #85443F

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.7 · #67272A

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 11.2 · #922B3E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 17.5 · #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

#863A42

#3A8880

Analogous

#883A69

#863A42

#88593A

Triadic

#863A42

#42883A

#3A4288

Split-Complementary

#863A42

#3A8859

#3A6988

Tetradic

#863A42

#69883A

#3A8880

#593A88

Monochromatic

#1D0C0E

#522328

#863A42

#B75761

#CE8D93

Rectangle

#863A42

#88803A

#3A8880

#3A4288

Compound

#863A42

#88593A

#3A8880

#3A6988

Variations

Lighter

#B34E58

#C08086

#D7B8BB

Darker

#6E2D33

#4D1E23

#2D1114

Saturation

#6D5558

#883A42

#A51D2B

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#863A42

#635D40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#863A42

#4E4E41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#863A42

#843E42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Luxurious 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

#A4584D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#863A42

Daylight 5500K

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

#915D71

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.

#366E69

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: #863A42;

CSS — background

background-color: #863A42;

CSS Variable

--color-luxurious-red: #863A42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'luxurious-red': '#863A42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#863A42] text-[#863A42]

SCSS

$luxurious-red: #863A42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #863A42?

#863A42 is Luxurious Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #863A42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Luxurious Red?

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

What colors pair well with Luxurious Red?

Luxurious 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 Luxurious Red?

You can download Luxurious 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 Luxurious Red?

The hex code is #863A42. In RGB it's 134, 58, 66, and in HSL it's 354°, 40%, 38%.

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