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Scarlet Desire

#8A2948

RGB 138, 41, 72 · HSL 341°, 54%, 35% · CMYK 0, 70, 48, 46

Scarlet Desire is #8A2948 in HEX — rgb(138, 41, 72), hsl(341°, 54%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 48%, 46%).

Scarlet Desire pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 54%, 35%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8A2948

RGB138, 41, 72

HSL341°, 54%, 35%

HSV341°, 70%, 54%

CMYK0, 70, 48, 46

Decimal9054536

CSS RGBrgb(138, 41, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 54%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Scarlet Desire SB7G4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 2.4 · #8E2E49

Behr

Regal Red 150D-7

ΔE 2.5 · #8D2646

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 3.2 · #922E4A

Vista Paint

Teahouse Rose K-1230

ΔE 5.2 · #933851

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 5.3 · #99324E

PPG

Magenta 1050-7

ΔE 7 · #953D55

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 8.3 · #812A51

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.1 · #922B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 10.3 · #9F2C5C

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 11.3 · #8F3841

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 13.7 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.9 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 15.7 · #B8516C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18.8 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 24.6 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8A2948

#29896B

Analogous

#892978

#8A2948

#893B29

Triadic

#8A2948

#488929

#294889

Split-Complementary

#8A2948

#29893B

#297889

Tetradic

#8A2948

#788929

#29896B

#3B2989

Monochromatic

#14060A

#4F1729

#8A2948

#C43B66

#D67694

Rectangle

#8A2948

#896B29

#29896B

#294889

Compound

#8A2948

#893B29

#29896B

#297889

Variations

Lighter

#BC3862

#C96E8B

#DBAFBD

Darker

#701F39

#4E1426

#2E0B16

Saturation

#684B54

#892948

#9E1540

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A2948

#5F5B46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A2948

#464645

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A2948

#873337

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Scarlet Desire strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A74B51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A2948

Daylight 5500K

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

#945075

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#296F59

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: #8A2948;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A2948;

CSS Variable

--color-scarlet-desire: #8A2948;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarlet-desire': '#8A2948' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A2948] text-[#8A2948]

SCSS

$scarlet-desire: #8A2948;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A2948?

#8A2948 is Scarlet Desire, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8A2948 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scarlet Desire?

Scarlet Desire works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Scarlet Desire?

Scarlet Desire pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Scarlet Desire?

You can download Scarlet Desire 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 Scarlet Desire?

The hex code is #8A2948. In RGB it's 138, 41, 72, and in HSL it's 341°, 54%, 35%.

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