REDS

Wicked Red

#A0322C

RGB 160, 50, 44 · HSL 3°, 57%, 40% · CMYK 0, 69, 72, 37

Wicked Red is #A0322C in HEX — rgb(160, 50, 44), hsl(3°, 57%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 72%, 37%).

Wicked Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 57%, 40%. 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#A0322C

RGB160, 50, 44

HSL3°, 57%, 40%

HSV3°, 73%, 63%

CMYK0, 69, 72, 37

Decimal10498604

CSS RGBrgb(160, 50, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 57%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wicked Red SB7E7

Exact match

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 2.3 · #9B2B27

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2004-10

ΔE 2.6 · #A13830

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 3.1 · #9B2C2C

Vista Paint

Leaf Rust K-1217

ΔE 3.2 · #A0392F

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 3.2 · #A43834

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 4.6 · #9D3A2F

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 5.5 · #AC3235

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 5.6 · #A22E34

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 5.9 · #AA423A

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.8 · #9B3821

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 8.4 · #AE373F

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 9 · #A2231D

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.2 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.4 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.9 · #B64F48

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

#A0322C

#2C9AA0

Analogous

#A02C60

#A0322C

#A06C2C

Triadic

#A0322C

#2CA032

#322CA0

Split-Complementary

#A0322C

#2CA06C

#2C60A0

Tetradic

#A0322C

#60A02C

#2C9AA0

#6C2CA0

Monochromatic

#280C0B

#641F1B

#A0322C

#CE514B

#DE8B87

Rectangle

#A0322C

#9AA02C

#2C9AA0

#322CA0

Compound

#A0322C

#A06C2C

#2C9AA0

#2C60A0

Variations

Lighter

#CA463F

#D07B77

#DFB6B4

Darker

#822621

#5B1815

#360D0B

Saturation

#775655

#A0322C

#B61E16

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

7.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A0322C

#736926

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0322C

#53532D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0322C

#9E3640

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wicked Red 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

#B7523C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0322C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A55760

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#2D7D81

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: #A0322C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0322C;

CSS Variable

--color-wicked-red: #A0322C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wicked-red': '#A0322C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0322C] text-[#A0322C]

SCSS

$wicked-red: #A0322C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0322C?

#A0322C is Wicked Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A0322C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wicked Red?

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

What colors pair well with Wicked Red?

Wicked Red 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 Wicked Red?

You can download Wicked Red 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 Wicked Red?

The hex code is #A0322C. In RGB it's 160, 50, 44, and in HSL it's 3°, 57%, 40%.

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