REDS

Scab Red

#8B0000

RGB 139, 0, 0 · HSL 0°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 0, 100, 100, 45

Scab Red is #8B0000 in HEX — rgb(139, 0, 0), hsl(0°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%).

Scab Red pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 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#8B0000

RGB139, 0, 0

HSL0°, 100%, 27%

HSV0°, 100%, 55%

CMYK0, 100, 100, 45

Decimal9109504

CSS RGBrgb(139, 0, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 6.9 · #9A0B15

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 7.6 · #A12312

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 10.9 · #9D0B1E

Behr

New Penny S-H-210

ΔE 13.7 · #9D3123

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

ΔE 14.8 · #B12D2C

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 15.9 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 17.2 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 17.4 · #9E2B2E

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 17.6 · #B33234

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 18 · #BF2D32

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 18.3 · #B12D35

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 18.4 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 20 · #BD413A

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 22.1 · #AA423A

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 22.9 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 26.9 · #B64F48

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

#8B0000

#008A8A

Analogous

#8A0045

#8B0000

#8A4500

Triadic

#8B0000

#008A00

#00008A

Split-Complementary

#8B0000

#008A45

#00458A

Tetradic

#8B0000

#458A00

#008A8A

#45008A

Monochromatic

#1A0000

#3D0000

#8B0000

#D60000

#FF2424

Rectangle

#8B0000

#8A8A00

#008A8A

#00008A

Compound

#8B0000

#8A4500

#008A8A

#00458A

Variations

Lighter

#D40000

#EE3030

#EB9090

Darker

#6E0000

#4C0000

#2C0000

Saturation

#5A3030

#8A0000

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

10.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B0000

#5E5400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B0000

#3B3B00

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B0000

#891021

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Scab 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

#A82D1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B0000

Daylight 5500K

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

#95323F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#0C6969

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: #8B0000;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B0000;

CSS Variable

--color-scab-red: #8B0000;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scab-red': '#8B0000' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B0000] text-[#8B0000]

SCSS

$scab-red: #8B0000;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B0000?

#8B0000 is Scab Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B0000 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scab Red?

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

What colors pair well with Scab Red?

Scab 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 Scab Red?

You can download Scab 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 Scab Red?

The hex code is #8B0000. In RGB it's 139, 0, 0, and in HSL it's 0°, 100%, 27%.

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