REDS

Bookstone

#8C3432

RGB 140, 52, 50 · HSL 1°, 47%, 37% · CMYK 0, 63, 64, 45

Bookstone is #8C3432 in HEX — rgb(140, 52, 50), hsl(1°, 47%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 64%, 45%).

Bookstone pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 47%, 37%. 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#8C3432

RGB140, 52, 50

HSL1°, 47%, 37%

HSV1°, 64%, 55%

CMYK0, 63, 64, 45

Decimal9188402

CSS RGBrgb(140, 52, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 47%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bolero SW7600

ΔE 2.1 · #903934

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 2.3 · #8A3234

Behr

Firebrick 210D-7

ΔE 3.1 · #933B35

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 3.3 · #933639

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 3.6 · #8E3237

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 4.3 · #8A3B34

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 4.4 · #90343A

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 5 · #8C363B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.3 · #9A4039

PPG

Autumn Ridge 1058-7

ΔE 5.5 · #9B423F

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 5.6 · #9A3636

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 6.6 · #8F423D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 7 · #A04344

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 7.6 · #942A35

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 9.5 · #781F19

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.1 · #732318

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

#8C3432

#32898B

Analogous

#8B325D

#8C3432

#8B6032

Triadic

#8C3432

#328B33

#33328B

Split-Complementary

#8C3432

#328B60

#325D8B

Tetradic

#8C3432

#5D8B32

#32898B

#60328B

Monochromatic

#1A0A09

#521F1E

#8C3432

#BE4D4B

#D28583

Rectangle

#8C3432

#898B32

#32898B

#33328B

Compound

#8C3432

#8B6032

#32898B

#325D8B

Variations

Lighter

#BA4543

#C57978

#D9B5B4

Darker

#712726

#4F1A19

#2F0E0E

Saturation

#6C5151

#8B3332

#A41B19

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

7.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C3432

#665E2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C3432

#4C4C32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C3432

#8A373E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bookstone 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

#A85441

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C3432

Daylight 5500K

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

#965965

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.

#306F70

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: #8C3432;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C3432;

CSS Variable

--color-bookstone: #8C3432;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bookstone': '#8C3432' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C3432] text-[#8C3432]

SCSS

$bookstone: #8C3432;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C3432?

#8C3432 is Bookstone, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C3432 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bookstone?

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

What colors pair well with Bookstone?

Bookstone 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 Bookstone?

You can download Bookstone 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 Bookstone?

The hex code is #8C3432. In RGB it's 140, 52, 50, and in HSL it's 1°, 47%, 37%.

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