REDS

Old Mandarin

#8E2323

RGB 142, 35, 35 · HSL 0°, 60%, 35% · CMYK 0, 75, 75, 44

Old Mandarin is #8E2323 in HEX — rgb(142, 35, 35), hsl(0°, 60%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 44%).

Old Mandarin pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 60%, 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#8E2323

RGB142, 35, 35

HSL0°, 60%, 35%

HSV0°, 75%, 56%

CMYK0, 75, 75, 44

Decimal9315107

CSS RGBrgb(142, 35, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 60%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.1 · #9B2C2C

Benjamin Moore

Caliente AF-290

ΔE 4.5 · #8B2829

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 4.7 · #9B2B27

Dulux

Mystery Red SB7E9

ΔE 5.2 · #97332C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 5.3 · #9E2B2E

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 7.1 · #A22E34

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 7.6 · #A43834

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 7.7 · #9D3A2F

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 8.2 · #781F19

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8.5 · #942A35

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 9.6 · #AC3235

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 10.5 · #AC3A3E

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 10.8 · #9B3821

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.1 · #9A4039

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 11.2 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 13.6 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#8E2323

#248F8F

Analogous

#8F2459

#8E2323

#8F5924

Triadic

#8E2323

#248F24

#24248F

Split-Complementary

#8E2323

#248F59

#24598F

Tetradic

#8E2323

#598F24

#248F8F

#59248F

Monochromatic

#140505

#521414

#8E2323

#CC3333

#DB7070

Rectangle

#8E2323

#8F8F24

#248F8F

#24248F

Compound

#8E2323

#8F5924

#248F8F

#24598F

Variations

Lighter

#C43131

#CE6969

#DDADAD

Darker

#741A1A

#511111

#300909

Saturation

#694949

#8F2424

#A11212

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

8.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E2323

#635A1C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E2323

#454523

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E2323

#8C2932

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old Mandarin 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

#AA4735

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E2323

Daylight 5500K

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

#974C5A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#257373

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: #8E2323;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E2323;

CSS Variable

--color-old-mandarin: #8E2323;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-mandarin': '#8E2323' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E2323] text-[#8E2323]

SCSS

$old-mandarin: #8E2323;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E2323?

#8E2323 is Old Mandarin, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E2323 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Mandarin?

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

What colors pair well with Old Mandarin?

Old Mandarin 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 Old Mandarin?

You can download Old Mandarin 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 Old Mandarin?

The hex code is #8E2323. In RGB it's 142, 35, 35, and in HSL it's 0°, 60%, 35%.

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