REDS

Carriage Red

#8C403D

RGB 140, 64, 61 · HSL 2°, 39%, 39% · CMYK 0, 54, 56, 45

Carriage Red is #8C403D in HEX — rgb(140, 64, 61), hsl(2°, 39%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 56%, 45%).

Carriage Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 39%, 39%. 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#8C403D

RGB140, 64, 61

HSL2°, 39%, 39%

HSV2°, 56%, 55%

CMYK0, 54, 56, 45

Decimal9191485

CSS RGBrgb(140, 64, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 39%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Allure PPU2-3

ΔE 1.3 · #8C423D

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 1.6 · #8F423D

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 1.6 · #893E39

Vista Paint

Codman Claret C-1327

ΔE 1.8 · #8B3F3F

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2084-20

ΔE 2.5 · #924544

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 3 · #843938

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 3.7 · #86423E

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.1 · #843D34

Sherwin-Williams

Salute SW7582

ΔE 4.5 · #803532

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.3 · #7E3738

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 5.5 · #904C44

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 7.2 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 10.1 · #752B22

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 11.6 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 14.1 · #864326

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8C403D

#3D888A

Analogous

#8A3D61

#8C403D

#8A663D

Triadic

#8C403D

#3D8A3F

#3F3D8A

Split-Complementary

#8C403D

#3D8A66

#3D618A

Tetradic

#8C403D

#618A3D

#3D888A

#663D8A

Monochromatic

#200F0E

#552725

#8C403D

#B75F5C

#CF9391

Rectangle

#8C403D

#888A3D

#3D888A

#3F3D8A

Compound

#8C403D

#8A663D

#3D888A

#3D618A

Variations

Lighter

#B35552

#C18583

#D7BBBA

Darker

#70312F

#4E211F

#2E1312

Saturation

#6F5958

#8A3F3D

#A9231E

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

7.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C403D

#69623A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C403D

#53533D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C403D

#8B4247

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carriage 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

#A85D49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C403D

Daylight 5500K

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

#96626D

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.

#396F71

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: #8C403D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C403D;

CSS Variable

--color-carriage-red: #8C403D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carriage-red': '#8C403D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C403D] text-[#8C403D]

SCSS

$carriage-red: #8C403D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C403D?

#8C403D is Carriage Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C403D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carriage Red?

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

What colors pair well with Carriage Red?

Carriage 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 Carriage Red?

You can download Carriage 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 Carriage Red?

The hex code is #8C403D. In RGB it's 140, 64, 61, and in HSL it's 2°, 39%, 39%.

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