REDS

Ruby Red

#8C4652

RGB 140, 70, 82 · HSL 350°, 33%, 41% · CMYK 0, 50, 41, 45

Ruby Red is #8C4652 in HEX — rgb(140, 70, 82), hsl(350°, 33%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 41%, 45%).

Ruby Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 33%, 41%. 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#8C4652

RGB140, 70, 82

HSL350°, 33%, 41%

HSV350°, 50%, 55%

CMYK0, 50, 41, 45

Decimal9193042

CSS RGBrgb(140, 70, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 33%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cranberry 2083-20

ΔE 3 · #84404E

Behr

Rialto MQ1-5

ΔE 3.1 · #904D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Kirsch Red SW6313

ΔE 4.6 · #974953

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 4.8 · #813E45

Vista Paint

Raspberry Crush K-1229

ΔE 4.9 · #80444C

Valspar

Baked Bahama 1006-3A

ΔE 5.1 · #98535C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 6.1 · #7C3744

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.6 · #994A50

Dunn-Edwards

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

ΔE 7.5 · #82495A

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 7.5 · #9A5153

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.9 · #7E3738

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.7 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 15 · #67272A

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 15.5 · #6E1C34

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#8C4652

#468B80

Analogous

#8B4674

#8C4652

#8B5D46

Triadic

#8C4652

#528B46

#46528B

Split-Complementary

#8C4652

#468B5D

#46748B

Tetradic

#8C4652

#748B46

#468B80

#5D468B

Monochromatic

#251316

#582C34

#8C4652

#B46A76

#CD9DA5

Rectangle

#8C4652

#8B8046

#468B80

#46528B

Compound

#8C4652

#8B5D46

#468B80

#46748B

Variations

Lighter

#AE5F6C

#BE8B94

#D7BEC2

Darker

#713740

#4E252C

#2E1519

Saturation

#735E62

#8B4652

#AE233A

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

6.75:1

vs Black

3.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C4652

#6A6650

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C4652

#575751

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C4652

#8A4A4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruby 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

#A86159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C4652

Daylight 5500K

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

#96667D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#407269

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: #8C4652;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C4652;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-red: #8C4652;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-red': '#8C4652' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C4652] text-[#8C4652]

SCSS

$ruby-red: #8C4652;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C4652?

#8C4652 is Ruby Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C4652 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Red?

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

What colors pair well with Ruby Red?

Ruby 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 Ruby Red?

You can download Ruby 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 Ruby Red?

The hex code is #8C4652. In RGB it's 140, 70, 82, and in HSL it's 350°, 33%, 41%.

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