REDS

Boxcar

#873D30

RGB 135, 61, 48 · HSL 9°, 48%, 36% · CMYK 0, 55, 64, 47

Boxcar is #873D30 in HEX — rgb(135, 61, 48), hsl(9°, 48%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 64%, 47%).

Boxcar pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 48%, 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#873D30

RGB135, 61, 48

HSL9°, 48%, 36%

HSV9°, 64%, 53%

CMYK0, 55, 64, 47

Decimal8863024

CSS RGBrgb(135, 61, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 48%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 2.3 · #83382A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 2.3 · #8B3D2F

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 2.5 · #893E2D

Benjamin Moore

Tea 2091-10

ΔE 3.1 · #8A4435

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 3.3 · #843D34

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 3.4 · #8A3B34

Behr

Morocco Red PPU2-17

ΔE 5.2 · #96443B

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 5.3 · #91493E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 5.4 · #8F423D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5.5 · #864633

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 6.2 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 7.1 · #752B22

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.6 · #9A4039

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 7.6 · #944F43

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 8.4 · #864326

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 10.8 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#873D30

#307B88

Analogous

#88304F

#873D30

#886930

Triadic

#873D30

#30883D

#3D3088

Split-Complementary

#873D30

#308869

#304F88

Tetradic

#873D30

#4F8830

#307B88

#693088

Monochromatic

#170A08

#4F241C

#873D30

#BE5846

#D28B7F

Rectangle

#873D30

#7B8830

#307B88

#3D3088

Compound

#873D30

#886930

#307B88

#304F88

Variations

Lighter

#B85341

#C58175

#D9B8B3

Darker

#6E3024

#4D2018

#2E120D

Saturation

#69534F

#883D30

#A02C18

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

7.66:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#873D30

#665E2D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#873D30

#505032

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#873D30

#863E44

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Boxcar 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

#A55A3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#873D30

Daylight 5500K

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

#925F63

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.

#2E646E

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: #873D30;

CSS — background

background-color: #873D30;

CSS Variable

--color-boxcar: #873D30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boxcar': '#873D30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#873D30] text-[#873D30]

SCSS

$boxcar: #873D30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #873D30?

#873D30 is Boxcar, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #873D30 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boxcar?

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

What colors pair well with Boxcar?

Boxcar 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 Boxcar?

You can download Boxcar 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 Boxcar?

The hex code is #873D30. In RGB it's 135, 61, 48, and in HSL it's 9°, 48%, 36%.

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