REDS

Red Mulled Wine

#880022

RGB 136, 0, 34 · HSL 345°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 0, 100, 75, 47

Red Mulled Wine is #880022 in HEX — rgb(136, 0, 34), hsl(345°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 47%).

Red Mulled Wine pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 100%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#880022

RGB136, 0, 34

HSL345°, 100%, 27%

HSV345°, 100%, 53%

CMYK0, 100, 75, 47

Decimal8912930

CSS RGBrgb(136, 0, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ruby Ring S-G-150

ΔE 6.8 · #971233

Benjamin Moore

Flamenco CSP-1195

ΔE 8.6 · #A12533

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.8 · #942A35

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 10.1 · #A4233C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 10.2 · #9E2B2E

RAL

Purple Red 3004

ΔE 10.6 · #75151E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.7 · #9B2C2C

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 10.7 · #A42E37

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 11.6 · #9D0B1E

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 11.7 · #922F30

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 13.3 · #AC3235

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 13.8 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 14.4 · #AC3A3E

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 14.6 · #B03537

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.3 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.1 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#880022

#008A67

Analogous

#8A0067

#880022

#8A2200

Triadic

#880022

#228A00

#00228A

Split-Complementary

#880022

#008A22

#00678A

Tetradic

#880022

#678A00

#008A67

#22008A

Monochromatic

#1A0006

#3D000F

#880022

#D60036

#FF245B

Rectangle

#880022

#8A6700

#008A67

#00228A

Compound

#880022

#8A2200

#008A67

#00678A

Variations

Lighter

#D40035

#EE3060

#EB90A7

Darker

#6E001C

#4C0013

#2C000B

Saturation

#5A303B

#8A0022

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

10.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#880022

#5B521B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#880022

#3A3A1F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#880022

#861522

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Mulled Wine 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

#A52D35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#880022

Daylight 5500K

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

#933259

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#0C6952

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: #880022;

CSS — background

background-color: #880022;

CSS Variable

--color-red-mulled-wine: #880022;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-mulled-wine': '#880022' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#880022] text-[#880022]

SCSS

$red-mulled-wine: #880022;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #880022?

#880022 is Red Mulled Wine, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #880022 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Mulled Wine?

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

What colors pair well with Red Mulled Wine?

Red Mulled Wine 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 Red Mulled Wine?

You can download Red Mulled Wine 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 Red Mulled Wine?

The hex code is #880022. In RGB it's 136, 0, 34, and in HSL it's 345°, 100%, 27%.

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