REDS

Borscht

#8C2C24

RGB 140, 44, 36 · HSL 5°, 59%, 35% · CMYK 0, 69, 74, 45

Borscht is #8C2C24 in HEX — rgb(140, 44, 36), hsl(5°, 59%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 74%, 45%).

Borscht pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 59%, 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#8C2C24

RGB140, 44, 36

HSL5°, 59%, 35%

HSV5°, 74%, 55%

CMYK0, 69, 74, 45

Decimal9186340

CSS RGBrgb(140, 44, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 59%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystery Red SB7E9

ΔE 3.6 · #97332C

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 4.4 · #8B2829

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 4.7 · #892B2A

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 5.7 · #9D3A2F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 6.4 · #9B2C2C

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 6.4 · #7C2A1C

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 6.4 · #A0392F

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 6.5 · #781F19

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 6.7 · #9E3E33

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.4 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 8.7 · #732318

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 9.1 · #8B3D2F

PPG

Burning Bush 1057-7

ΔE 9.6 · #A0403E

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 9.7 · #A8453B

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 11 · #94353C

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 12 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#8C2C24

#25858E

Analogous

#8E2550

#8C2C24

#8E6225

Triadic

#8C2C24

#258E2D

#2D258E

Split-Complementary

#8C2C24

#258E62

#25508E

Tetradic

#8C2C24

#508E25

#25858E

#62258E

Monochromatic

#140605

#511A15

#8C2C24

#CB4134

#DA7A71

Rectangle

#8C2C24

#858E25

#25858E

#2D258E

Compound

#8C2C24

#8E6225

#25858E

#25508E

Variations

Lighter

#C33E32

#CD726A

#DDB1AD

Darker

#74231B

#511711

#300C09

Saturation

#694C49

#8E2D25

#A01E12

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

8.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C2C24

#645B1E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C2C24

#484825

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C2C24

#8A2F38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Borscht 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

#A84E36

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C2C24

Daylight 5500K

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

#96535A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#266C72

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: #8C2C24;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C2C24;

CSS Variable

--color-borscht: #8C2C24;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'borscht': '#8C2C24' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C2C24] text-[#8C2C24]

SCSS

$borscht: #8C2C24;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C2C24?

#8C2C24 is Borscht, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C2C24 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Borscht?

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

What colors pair well with Borscht?

Borscht 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 Borscht?

You can download Borscht 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 Borscht?

The hex code is #8C2C24. In RGB it's 140, 44, 36, and in HSL it's 5°, 59%, 35%.

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