REDS

Decadent Red

#8D3630

RGB 141, 54, 48 · HSL 4°, 49%, 37% · CMYK 0, 62, 66, 45

Decadent Red is #8D3630 in HEX — rgb(141, 54, 48), hsl(4°, 49%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 66%, 45%).

Decadent Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 49%, 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#8D3630

RGB141, 54, 48

HSL4°, 49%, 37%

HSV4°, 66%, 55%

CMYK0, 62, 66, 45

Decimal9254448

CSS RGBrgb(141, 54, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 49%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bolero SW7600

ΔE 1.5 · #903934

Behr

Firebrick 210D-7

ΔE 2.1 · #933B35

Dulux

Carmen Miranda S06F9

ΔE 3.2 · #903B2F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 4.3 · #9A4039

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 4.4 · #8A3234

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 4.9 · #8B3D2F

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2080-10

ΔE 5 · #933639

Vista Paint

Autumn's Bronze K-1120

ΔE 5.1 · #8A3D36

PPG

Autumn Ridge 1058-7

ΔE 5.5 · #9B423F

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 5.7 · #9A3636

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 6.8 · #8F423D

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 6.8 · #973E41

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 7.5 · #A04344

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 7.6 · #7C2A1C

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 8.2 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 9.5 · #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

#8D3630

#30868D

Analogous

#8D3058

#8D3630

#8D6530

Triadic

#8D3630

#308D36

#36308D

Split-Complementary

#8D3630

#308D65

#30588D

Tetradic

#8D3630

#588D30

#30868D

#65308D

Monochromatic

#1B0A09

#54201D

#8D3630

#C15149

#D48782

Rectangle

#8D3630

#868D30

#30868D

#36308D

Compound

#8D3630

#8D6530

#30868D

#30588D

Variations

Lighter

#BC4941

#C77C76

#DAB6B3

Darker

#722A25

#501C18

#2F0F0D

Saturation

#6C5250

#8D3630

#A52118

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

7.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8D3630

#675F2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D3630

#4E4E31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D3630

#8B393F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Decadent 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

#A9553F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D3630

Daylight 5500K

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

#965A63

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.

#2F6D72

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: #8D3630;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D3630;

CSS Variable

--color-decadent-red: #8D3630;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'decadent-red': '#8D3630' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D3630] text-[#8D3630]

SCSS

$decadent-red: #8D3630;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D3630?

#8D3630 is Decadent Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8D3630 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Decadent Red?

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

What colors pair well with Decadent Red?

Decadent 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 Decadent Red?

You can download Decadent 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 Decadent Red?

The hex code is #8D3630. In RGB it's 141, 54, 48, and in HSL it's 4°, 49%, 37%.

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