REDS

Royal Red Flush

#8E3C3F

RGB 142, 60, 63 · HSL 358°, 41%, 40% · CMYK 0, 58, 56, 44

Royal Red Flush is #8E3C3F in HEX — rgb(142, 60, 63), hsl(358°, 41%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 56%, 44%).

Royal Red Flush pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 41%, 40%. 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#8E3C3F

RGB142, 60, 63

HSL358°, 41%, 40%

HSV358°, 58%, 56%

CMYK0, 58, 56, 44

Decimal9321535

CSS RGBrgb(142, 60, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 41%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 1.4 · #8F3B3D

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

ΔE 1.8 · #8C393F

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 2.5 · #903F45

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 2.5 · #8C363B

Vista Paint

Lover's Kiss C-66

ΔE 2.6 · #8E393A

Behr

Caliente BIC-47

ΔE 2.8 · #8B3F41

Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW6321

ΔE 3.7 · #8E3738

Dulux

Deep Garnet S04E8

ΔE 3.9 · #843938

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 4.4 · #8F423D

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 4.7 · #883134

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.8 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.3 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.3 · #9A4039

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.8 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.5 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 14.9 · #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

#8E3C3F

#3C908D

Analogous

#903C69

#8E3C3F

#90633C

Triadic

#8E3C3F

#3F903C

#3C3F90

Split-Complementary

#8E3C3F

#3C9063

#3C6990

Tetradic

#8E3C3F

#69903C

#3C908D

#633C90

Monochromatic

#240F10

#5A2627

#8E3C3F

#BB5D60

#D29395

Rectangle

#8E3C3F

#908D3C

#3C908D

#3C3F90

Compound

#8E3C3F

#90633C

#3C908D

#3C6990

Variations

Lighter

#B75256

#C38385

#D9BABB

Darker

#752E31

#511F20

#301112

Saturation

#73595A

#903C3F

#AE1E23

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3C3F

#69623C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3C3F

#52523F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3C3F

#8C3F45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Royal Red Flush 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

#AA5A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3C3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#975F6F

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.

#387573

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: #8E3C3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3C3F;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-red-flush: #8E3C3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-red-flush': '#8E3C3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3C3F] text-[#8E3C3F]

SCSS

$royal-red-flush: #8E3C3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3C3F?

#8E3C3F is Royal Red Flush, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3C3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal Red Flush?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Red Flush?

Royal Red Flush 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 Royal Red Flush?

You can download Royal Red Flush 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 Royal Red Flush?

The hex code is #8E3C3F. In RGB it's 142, 60, 63, and in HSL it's 358°, 41%, 40%.

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