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Madrileño Maroon

#8F003A

RGB 143, 0, 58 · HSL 336°, 100%, 28% · CMYK 0, 100, 59, 44

Madrileño Maroon is #8F003A in HEX — rgb(143, 0, 58), hsl(336°, 100%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 59%, 44%).

Madrileño Maroon pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 100%, 28%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8F003A

RGB143, 0, 58

HSL336°, 100%, 28%

HSV336°, 100%, 56%

CMYK0, 100, 59, 44

Decimal9371706

CSS RGBrgb(143, 0, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 100%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Scarlet BXC-03

ΔE 7.3 · #A1153E

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

ΔE 8.3 · #9D294C

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 9.4 · #932944

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Cake 1124

ΔE 9.7 · #9D253D

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 9.7 · #9F2D47

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 11.2 · #A4334E

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 11.5 · #922B3E

Sherwin-Williams

Cerise SW6580

ΔE 11.9 · #99324E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 14.3 · #9F3A4F

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.3 · #942A35

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 15.3 · #AC3E5F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 15.9 · #A53C49

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 17 · #94353C

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 19.6 · #9A3636

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 23 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 23.8 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8F003A

#008F56

Analogous

#8F0081

#8F003A

#8F0E00

Triadic

#8F003A

#398F00

#00398F

Split-Complementary

#8F003A

#008F0E

#00818F

Tetradic

#8F003A

#818F00

#008F56

#0E008F

Monochromatic

#1A000A

#42001B

#8F003A

#DB0058

#FF297E

Rectangle

#8F003A

#8F5600

#008F56

#00398F

Compound

#8F003A

#8F0E00

#008F56

#00818F

Variations

Lighter

#D80056

#EE337E

#EC92B6

Darker

#72002E

#4F001F

#2E0012

Saturation

#5D3243

#8F0039

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8F003A

#5E5836

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F003A

#3D3D36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F003A

#8C1D26

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Madrileño Maroon strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#AB2D47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F003A

Daylight 5500K

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

#98326B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#0C6D46

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: #8F003A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F003A;

CSS Variable

--color-madrileño-maroon: #8F003A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madrileño-maroon': '#8F003A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F003A] text-[#8F003A]

SCSS

$madrileño-maroon: #8F003A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F003A?

#8F003A is Madrileño Maroon, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8F003A warm or cool?

Madrileño Maroon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Madrileño Maroon?

Madrileño Maroon works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Madrileño Maroon?

Madrileño Maroon pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Madrileño Maroon?

You can download Madrileño Maroon 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 Madrileño Maroon?

The hex code is #8F003A. In RGB it's 143, 0, 58, and in HSL it's 336°, 100%, 28%.

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