REDS

Red Prairie

#8E3928

RGB 142, 57, 40 · HSL 10°, 56%, 36% · CMYK 0, 60, 72, 44

Red Prairie is #8E3928 in HEX — rgb(142, 57, 40), hsl(10°, 56%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 72%, 44%).

Red Prairie pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 56%, 36%. 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#8E3928

RGB142, 57, 40

HSL10°, 56%, 36%

HSV10°, 72%, 56%

CMYK0, 60, 72, 44

Decimal9320744

CSS RGBrgb(142, 57, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 56%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 2.9 · #8B3C2A

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 2.9 · #93402F

Dulux

Carmen Miranda S06F9

ΔE 3.2 · #903B2F

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 3.8 · #8E402A

Benjamin Moore

Louisiana CC-124

ΔE 4.6 · #8F4031

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 4.8 · #8B3D2F

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 6.2 · #7C2A1C

Behr

Firebrick 210D-7

ΔE 6.3 · #933B35

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 6.3 · #9D3A2F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.8 · #9A4039

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 7.9 · #A4493D

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 8.4 · #A14C3F

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 8.8 · #9B3821

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 9.1 · #9A3636

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 10.1 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 11.6 · #A04344

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

#8E3928

#287E8F

Analogous

#8F284B

#8E3928

#8F6D28

Triadic

#8E3928

#288F3A

#3A288F

Split-Complementary

#8E3928

#288F6D

#284B8F

Tetradic

#8E3928

#4B8F28

#287E8F

#6D288F

Monochromatic

#180A07

#542218

#8E3928

#C8533C

#D98878

Rectangle

#8E3928

#7E8F28

#287E8F

#3A288F

Compound

#8E3928

#8F6D28

#287E8F

#284B8F

Variations

Lighter

#C24E37

#CC7E6E

#DCB7AF

Darker

#752D1E

#521E13

#30110A

Saturation

#6B524C

#8F3A28

#A32C14

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3928

#696023

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3928

#50502B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3928

#8D3A41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Prairie 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

#AA5739

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3928

Daylight 5500K

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

#975C5D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#296773

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: #8E3928;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3928;

CSS Variable

--color-red-prairie: #8E3928;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-prairie': '#8E3928' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3928] text-[#8E3928]

SCSS

$red-prairie: #8E3928;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3928?

#8E3928 is Red Prairie, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3928 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Prairie?

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

What colors pair well with Red Prairie?

Red Prairie 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 Red Prairie?

You can download Red Prairie 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 Red Prairie?

The hex code is #8E3928. In RGB it's 142, 57, 40, and in HSL it's 10°, 56%, 36%.

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