REDS

Japanese Carmine

#9F2832

RGB 159, 40, 50 · HSL 355°, 60%, 39% · CMYK 0, 75, 69, 38

Japanese Carmine is #9F2832 in HEX — rgb(159, 40, 50), hsl(355°, 60%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 69%, 38%).

Japanese Carmine pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 60%, 39%. 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#9F2832

RGB159, 40, 50

HSL355°, 60%, 39%

HSV355°, 75%, 62%

CMYK0, 75, 69, 38

Decimal10430514

CSS RGBrgb(159, 40, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 60%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Flamenco CSP-1195

ΔE 1.8 · #A12533

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 1.9 · #A22E34

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 2 · #A42E37

Behr

Farmhouse Red 170D-7

ΔE 2.4 · #A12937

Vista Paint

Siren C-1116

ΔE 3.1 · #9E2B2E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 4.5 · #9B2C2C

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 5.2 · #AC3235

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 5.2 · #AE373F

Dulux

Racing Heart SB7F3

ΔE 5.4 · #A92F31

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 5.7 · #AC3A3E

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 6.5 · #B03537

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 6.5 · #942A35

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 9.9 · #9B111E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.5 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 10.8 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12.1 · #BD413A

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

#9F2832

#289F95

Analogous

#9F286D

#9F2832

#9F5A28

Triadic

#9F2832

#329F28

#28329F

Split-Complementary

#9F2832

#289F5A

#286D9F

Tetradic

#9F2832

#6D9F28

#289F95

#5A289F

Monochromatic

#25090B

#62181F

#9F2832

#D0434F

#DF8188

Rectangle

#9F2832

#9F9528

#289F95

#28329F

Compound

#9F2832

#9F5A28

#289F95

#286D9F

Variations

Lighter

#CD3844

#D1727A

#DFB2B6

Darker

#821D26

#5B1319

#360A0E

Saturation

#755255

#9F2832

#B31421

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

7.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9F2832

#6F662C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F2832

#4E4E31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F2832

#9D3039

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Japanese Carmine 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

#B74B41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F2832

Daylight 5500K

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

#A45065

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#298078

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: #9F2832;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F2832;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-carmine: #9F2832;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-carmine': '#9F2832' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F2832] text-[#9F2832]

SCSS

$japanese-carmine: #9F2832;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F2832?

#9F2832 is Japanese Carmine, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #9F2832 warm or cool?

Japanese Carmine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Japanese Carmine?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Carmine?

Japanese Carmine 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 Japanese Carmine?

You can download Japanese Carmine 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 Japanese Carmine?

The hex code is #9F2832. In RGB it's 159, 40, 50, and in HSL it's 355°, 60%, 39%.

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