REDS

Barbera

#8B031C

RGB 139, 3, 28 · HSL 349°, 96%, 28% · CMYK 0, 98, 80, 45

Barbera is #8B031C in HEX — rgb(139, 3, 28), hsl(349°, 96%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 98%, 80%, 45%).

Barbera pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 96%, 28%. 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#8B031C

RGB139, 3, 28

HSL349°, 96%, 28%

HSV349°, 98%, 55%

CMYK0, 98, 80, 45

Decimal9110300

CSS RGBrgb(139, 3, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 96%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 6.6 · #9B111E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.4 · #9D0B1E

Behr

California Poppy S-G-160

ΔE 8.6 · #A4102D

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 8.8 · #9E2B2E

Benjamin Moore

Flamenco CSP-1195

ΔE 8.9 · #A12533

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 9.2 · #9B2C2C

Dulux

Red Collar S04H9

ΔE 9.5 · #A52B2D

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 10.2 · #A22E34

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 10.4 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 11.7 · #AC3235

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.1 · #942A35

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 12.9 · #B03537

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 13.9 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 14.3 · #AC3A3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 17.6 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 18.5 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#8B031C

#038C73

Analogous

#8C0361

#8B031C

#8C2E03

Triadic

#8B031C

#1C8C03

#031C8C

Split-Complementary

#8B031C

#038C2E

#03618C

Tetradic

#8B031C

#618C03

#038C73

#2E038C

Monochromatic

#190105

#41010D

#8B031C

#D7042B

#FB2D53

Rectangle

#8B031C

#8C7303

#038C73

#031C8C

Compound

#8B031C

#8C2E03

#038C73

#03618C

Variations

Lighter

#D4042A

#EB3758

#EA94A3

Darker

#720015

#4F000E

#2E0008

Saturation

#5C333A

#8C031C

#8D011B

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

9.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B031C

#5D5413

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B031C

#3C3C1A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B031C

#891623

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Barbera 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

#A82F30

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B031C

Daylight 5500K

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

#953454

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#0C6D5B

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: #8B031C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B031C;

CSS Variable

--color-barbera: #8B031C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barbera': '#8B031C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B031C] text-[#8B031C]

SCSS

$barbera: #8B031C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B031C?

#8B031C is Barbera, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B031C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barbera?

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

What colors pair well with Barbera?

Barbera 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 Barbera?

You can download Barbera 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 Barbera?

The hex code is #8B031C. In RGB it's 139, 3, 28, and in HSL it's 349°, 96%, 28%.

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