REDS

Antique Port Wine

#98211A

RGB 152, 33, 26 · HSL 3°, 71%, 35% · CMYK 0, 78, 83, 40

Antique Port Wine is #98211A in HEX — rgb(152, 33, 26), hsl(3°, 71%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 83%, 40%).

Antique Port Wine pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 71%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#98211A

RGB152, 33, 26

HSL3°, 71%, 35%

HSV3°, 83%, 60%

CMYK0, 78, 83, 40

Decimal9969946

CSS RGBrgb(152, 33, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 71%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 3.7 · #A2231D

Behr

New Penny S-H-210

ΔE 5.4 · #9D3123

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 6.1 · #9A0B15

Dulux

Passion Burst SB7E6

ΔE 6.6 · #A7312C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.3 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 8.6 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 9 · #9E2B2E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 9.8 · #B8352E

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 9.8 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 10 · #B33234

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 10.7 · #B03537

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 10.9 · #B12D35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12.4 · #BD413A

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 13.2 · #AA423A

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 14.4 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 18 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#98211A

#1A9299

Analogous

#991A53

#98211A

#99601A

Triadic

#98211A

#1A9920

#201A99

Split-Complementary

#98211A

#1A9960

#1A5399

Tetradic

#98211A

#53991A

#1A9299

#601A99

Monochromatic

#160504

#57120F

#98211A

#DA2E25

#E56D66

Rectangle

#98211A

#92991A

#1A9299

#201A99

Compound

#98211A

#99601A

#1A9299

#1A5399

Variations

Lighter

#D12C23

#D86660

#E2ABA8

Darker

#7D1712

#570F0B

#340805

Saturation

#6C4846

#99201A

#A6150D

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

8.18:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#98211A

#6A600E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98211A

#49491B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98211A

#962733

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Antique Port Wine 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

#B1452F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98211A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F4A53

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.

#1E757A

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: #98211A;

CSS — background

background-color: #98211A;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-port-wine: #98211A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-port-wine': '#98211A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98211A] text-[#98211A]

SCSS

$antique-port-wine: #98211A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98211A?

#98211A is Antique Port Wine, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #98211A warm or cool?

Antique Port Wine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique Port Wine?

Antique Port Wine works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Antique Port Wine?

Antique Port Wine 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 Antique Port Wine?

You can download Antique Port Wine 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 Antique Port Wine?

The hex code is #98211A. In RGB it's 152, 33, 26, and in HSL it's 3°, 71%, 35%.

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