REDS

Haute Red

#8A3234

RGB 138, 50, 52 · HSL 359°, 47%, 37% · CMYK 0, 64, 62, 46

Haute Red is #8A3234 in HEX — rgb(138, 50, 52), hsl(359°, 47%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 62%, 46%).

Haute Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 47%, 37%. 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#8A3234

RGB138, 50, 52

HSL359°, 47%, 37%

HSV359°, 64%, 54%

CMYK0, 64, 62, 46

Decimal9056820

CSS RGBrgb(138, 50, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 47%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 1.8 · #8E3738

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 2 · #8E3237

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 2.8 · #90343A

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 3 · #933639

Behr

Cherry Tart UL110-18

ΔE 3.1 · #913A3C

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 3.1 · #8C363B

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 5.3 · #8A3B34

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 6.1 · #9D3E3F

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.7 · #9A3636

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 6.9 · #8F423D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 7.1 · #942A35

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 7.3 · #A04344

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.6 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11.1 · #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

#8A3234

#328B89

Analogous

#8B3260

#8A3234

#8B5D32

Triadic

#8A3234

#338B32

#32338B

Split-Complementary

#8A3234

#328B5D

#32608B

Tetradic

#8A3234

#608B32

#328B89

#5D328B

Monochromatic

#1A090A

#521E1F

#8A3234

#BE4B4D

#D28385

Rectangle

#8A3234

#8B8932

#328B89

#32338B

Compound

#8A3234

#8B5D32

#328B89

#32608B

Variations

Lighter

#BA4345

#C57879

#D9B4B5

Darker

#712627

#4F191A

#2F0E0E

Saturation

#6C5151

#8B3233

#A4191B

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

8.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A3234

#645C31

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A3234

#4B4B34

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A3234

#88363C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Haute 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

#A75242

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A3234

Daylight 5500K

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

#945766

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.

#30706F

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: #8A3234;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A3234;

CSS Variable

--color-haute-red: #8A3234;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haute-red': '#8A3234' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A3234] text-[#8A3234]

SCSS

$haute-red: #8A3234;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A3234?

#8A3234 is Haute Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8A3234 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Haute Red?

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

What colors pair well with Haute Red?

Haute 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 Haute Red?

You can download Haute 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 Haute Red?

The hex code is #8A3234. In RGB it's 138, 50, 52, and in HSL it's 359°, 47%, 37%.

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