REDS

Red

#8B1A1A

RGB 139, 26, 26 · HSL 0°, 68%, 32% · CMYK 0, 81, 81, 45

Red is #8B1A1A in HEX — rgb(139, 26, 26), hsl(0°, 68%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 81%, 81%, 45%).

Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 68%, 32%. 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#8B1A1A

RGB139, 26, 26

HSL0°, 68%, 32%

HSV0°, 81%, 55%

CMYK0, 81, 81, 45

Decimal9116186

CSS RGBrgb(139, 26, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 68%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 5.6 · #9B2B27

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 6.8 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 7.5 · #9E2B2E

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 7.7 · #9B111E

Dulux

Wicked Red SB7E7

ΔE 7.8 · #A0322C

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 8.5 · #8B2829

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 9.2 · #9D0B1E

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 9.8 · #A22E34

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 10 · #A82E33

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 10.3 · #9D3A2F

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 11 · #AC3235

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 11.7 · #7C2A1C

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 13.3 · #AA423A

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 13.9 · #AE373F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.8 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 17.6 · #A04344

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

#8B1A1A

#1A8989

Analogous

#891A52

#8B1A1A

#89521A

Triadic

#8B1A1A

#1A891A

#1A1A89

Split-Complementary

#8B1A1A

#1A8952

#1A5289

Tetradic

#8B1A1A

#52891A

#1A8989

#521A89

Monochromatic

#150404

#490E0E

#8B1A1A

#C92626

#E05C5C

Rectangle

#8B1A1A

#89891A

#1A8989

#1A1A89

Compound

#8B1A1A

#89521A

#1A8989

#1A5289

Variations

Lighter

#C32525

#D35B5B

#DFA5A5

Darker

#701313

#4E0B0B

#2F0606

Saturation

#624141

#891A1A

#960D0D

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

9.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B1A1A

#605711

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B1A1A

#41411A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B1A1A

#89212C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

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

#A8402F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B1A1A

Daylight 5500K

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

#954553

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#1D6D6D

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: #8B1A1A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B1A1A;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #8B1A1A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#8B1A1A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B1A1A] text-[#8B1A1A]

SCSS

$red: #8B1A1A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B1A1A?

#8B1A1A is Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B1A1A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

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 Red?

You can download 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 Red?

The hex code is #8B1A1A. In RGB it's 139, 26, 26, and in HSL it's 0°, 68%, 32%.

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