REDS

Caliente

#8B2829

RGB 139, 40, 41 · HSL 359°, 55%, 35% · CMYK 0, 71, 71, 45

Caliente is #8B2829 in HEX — rgb(139, 40, 41), hsl(359°, 55%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 71%, 45%).

Caliente pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 55%, 35%. 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#8B2829

RGB139, 40, 41

HSL359°, 55%, 35%

HSV359°, 71%, 55%

CMYK0, 71, 71, 45

Decimal9119785

CSS RGBrgb(139, 40, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 55%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

Exact match

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 2 · #892B2A

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 2.7 · #922F30

Vista Paint

Romantic Night C-1137

ΔE 5 · #943136

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 5.3 · #9A3636

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 5.8 · #942A35

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Night 1138

ΔE 6.5 · #96353A

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 6.6 · #8A3234

Sherwin-Williams

Bolero SW7600

ΔE 6.9 · #903934

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 7.1 · #781F19

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 7.7 · #94353C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.5 · #9A4039

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 8.5 · #9D3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 8.5 · #A53B3D

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 9.7 · #732318

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 10.5 · #A04344

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 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

#8B2829

#288A89

Analogous

#8A285B

#8B2829

#8A5828

Triadic

#8B2829

#2A8A28

#282A8A

Split-Complementary

#8B2829

#288A58

#285B8A

Tetradic

#8B2829

#5B8A28

#288A89

#58288A

Monochromatic

#140606

#4F1718

#8B2829

#C6393C

#D77576

Rectangle

#8B2829

#8A8928

#288A89

#282A8A

Compound

#8B2829

#8A5828

#288A89

#285B8A

Variations

Lighter

#BE3739

#CA6D6F

#DBAFAF

Darker

#711E20

#4F1314

#2F0A0B

Saturation

#684B4B

#8A282A

#9E1416

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

8.63:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B2829

#625A24

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B2829

#464629

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B2829

#892D35

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Caliente 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

#A84B3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B2829

Daylight 5500K

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

#95505E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#286F6E

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: #8B2829;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B2829;

CSS Variable

--color-caliente: #8B2829;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caliente': '#8B2829' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B2829] text-[#8B2829]

SCSS

$caliente: #8B2829;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B2829?

#8B2829 is Caliente, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B2829 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caliente?

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

What colors pair well with Caliente?

Caliente 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 Caliente?

You can download Caliente 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 Caliente?

The hex code is #8B2829. In RGB it's 139, 40, 41, and in HSL it's 359°, 55%, 35%.

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