REDS

Rushing Red

#8B3643

RGB 139, 54, 67 · HSL 351°, 44%, 38% · CMYK 0, 61, 52, 45

Rushing Red is #8B3643 in HEX — rgb(139, 54, 67), hsl(351°, 44%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 52%, 45%).

Rushing Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 44%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#8B3643

RGB139, 54, 67

HSL351°, 44%, 38%

HSV351°, 61%, 55%

CMYK0, 61, 52, 45

Decimal9123395

CSS RGBrgb(139, 54, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 44%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raspberry Fool S01F9

ΔE 1.8 · #8E3646

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 3 · #8F3841

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 3.6 · #943E4D

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 3.8 · #8C393F

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

ΔE 4 · #863A42

Behr

Roasted Pepper 180D-7

ΔE 4.5 · #812B37

Vista Paint

Romp C-1135

ΔE 4.6 · #953943

Hallman-Lindsay

Romp 1136

ΔE 4.6 · #983D48

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 4.8 · #7E2A37

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 7.4 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 7.7 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7.8 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 8 · #922E4A

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.2 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 18 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#8B3643

#368C7F

Analogous

#8C366E

#8B3643

#8C5436

Triadic

#8B3643

#438C36

#36438C

Split-Complementary

#8B3643

#368C54

#366E8C

Tetradic

#8B3643

#6E8C36

#368C7F

#54368C

Monochromatic

#1D0B0E

#542129

#8B3643

#BC5262

#D18994

Rectangle

#8B3643

#8C7F36

#368C7F

#36438C

Compound

#8B3643

#8C5436

#368C7F

#366E8C

Variations

Lighter

#B8495A

#C47D87

#D9B7BC

Darker

#712A34

#4F1C23

#2F0F14

Saturation

#6E5458

#8C3643

#A71B30

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

7.76:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8B3643

#655F41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B3643

#4D4D41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B3643

#893B40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rushing 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

#A8554D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B3643

Daylight 5500K

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

#955A72

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.

#347168

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: #8B3643;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B3643;

CSS Variable

--color-rushing-red: #8B3643;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rushing-red': '#8B3643' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B3643] text-[#8B3643]

SCSS

$rushing-red: #8B3643;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B3643?

#8B3643 is Rushing Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B3643 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rushing Red?

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

What colors pair well with Rushing Red?

Rushing 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 Rushing Red?

You can download Rushing 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 Rushing Red?

The hex code is #8B3643. In RGB it's 139, 54, 67, and in HSL it's 351°, 44%, 38%.

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