REDS

Tabasco

#A02712

RGB 160, 39, 18 · HSL 9°, 80%, 35% · CMYK 0, 76, 89, 37

Tabasco is #A02712 in HEX — rgb(160, 39, 18), hsl(9°, 80%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 89%, 37%).

Tabasco pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 80%, 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#A02712

RGB160, 39, 18

HSL9°, 80%, 35%

HSV9°, 89%, 63%

CMYK0, 76, 89, 37

Decimal10495762

CSS RGBrgb(160, 39, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 80%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 1.7 · #A12312

Behr

Falling Leaves S-H-240

ΔE 7.3 · #A3391E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 7.3 · #B53B26

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 7.9 · #B73B28

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 8.3 · #9A0B15

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.1 · #B8352E

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 12.2 · #C4342D

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 13.3 · #C04D35

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 13.4 · #BC3033

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 13.9 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14 · #BD413A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 14.3 · #B83236

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.9 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 15.6 · #C9543A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 17.2 · #D24B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.3 · #D65F3D

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

#A02712

#128BA1

Analogous

#A11244

#A02712

#A16F12

Triadic

#A02712

#12A127

#2712A1

Split-Complementary

#A02712

#12A16F

#1244A1

Tetradic

#A02712

#44A112

#128BA1

#6F12A1

Monochromatic

#170603

#5C160A

#A02712

#E63819

#ED745E

Rectangle

#A02712

#8BA112

#128BA1

#2712A1

Compound

#A02712

#A16F12

#128BA1

#1244A1

Variations

Lighter

#DC3618

#DF6C58

#E5AEA5

Darker

#831D0B

#5C1306

#370A02

Saturation

#6F4A44

#A12712

#AA2109

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

7.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A02712

#716600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A02712

#4E4E16

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A02712

#9E2B38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tabasco 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

#B74A29

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A02712

Daylight 5500K

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

#A54F4D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#18707F

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: #A02712;

CSS — background

background-color: #A02712;

CSS Variable

--color-tabasco: #A02712;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tabasco': '#A02712' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A02712] text-[#A02712]

SCSS

$tabasco: #A02712;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A02712?

#A02712 is Tabasco, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #A02712 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tabasco?

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

What colors pair well with Tabasco?

Tabasco 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 Tabasco?

You can download Tabasco 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 Tabasco?

The hex code is #A02712. In RGB it's 160, 39, 18, and in HSL it's 9°, 80%, 35%.

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