REDS

Deep Crimson

#8F423D

RGB 143, 66, 61 · HSL 4°, 40%, 40% · CMYK 0, 54, 57, 44

Deep Crimson is #8F423D in HEX — rgb(143, 66, 61), hsl(4°, 40%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 57%, 44%).

Deep Crimson pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 40%, 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#8F423D

RGB143, 66, 61

HSL4°, 40%, 40%

HSV4°, 57%, 56%

CMYK0, 54, 57, 44

Decimal9388605

CSS RGBrgb(143, 66, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 40%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

Exact match

Behr

Allure PPU2-3

ΔE 1.5 · #8C423D

Hallman-Lindsay

Parlor Rose 60

ΔE 2 · #893E39

Vista Paint

Autumn's Bronze K-1120

ΔE 2.6 · #8A3D36

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2084-20

ΔE 2.9 · #924544

Dulux

Strong Strawberry S05F9

ΔE 3.5 · #8A3B34

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 3.8 · #8F4438

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 3.9 · #91493E

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.1 · #843D34

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 5.2 · #904C44

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6.8 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.9 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 7.3 · #A04344

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 10.3 · #752B22

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 10.4 · #8E402A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 12.8 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#8F423D

#3D898F

Analogous

#8F3D61

#8F423D

#8F6B3D

Triadic

#8F423D

#3D8F43

#433D8F

Split-Complementary

#8F423D

#3D8F6B

#3D618F

Tetradic

#8F423D

#618F3D

#3D898F

#6B3D8F

Monochromatic

#24110F

#592A26

#8F423D

#BA645E

#D19894

Rectangle

#8F423D

#898F3D

#3D898F

#433D8F

Compound

#8F423D

#8F6B3D

#3D898F

#3D618F

Variations

Lighter

#B65A54

#C28884

#D8BCBA

Darker

#74342F

#51231F

#301412

Saturation

#725B5A

#8F433D

#AD281F

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

6.97:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F423D

#6C643A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F423D

#55553E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F423D

#8E4449

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Crimson 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

#AB5E49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F423D

Daylight 5500K

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

#98636D

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.

#397074

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: #8F423D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F423D;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-crimson: #8F423D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-crimson': '#8F423D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F423D] text-[#8F423D]

SCSS

$deep-crimson: #8F423D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F423D?

#8F423D is Deep Crimson, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8F423D warm or cool?

Deep Crimson reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Crimson?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Crimson?

Deep Crimson 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 Deep Crimson?

You can download Deep Crimson 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 Deep Crimson?

The hex code is #8F423D. In RGB it's 143, 66, 61, and in HSL it's 4°, 40%, 40%.

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