REDS

Farmhouse Red

#A12937

RGB 161, 41, 55 · HSL 353°, 59%, 40% · CMYK 0, 75, 66, 37

Farmhouse Red is #A12937 in HEX — rgb(161, 41, 55), hsl(353°, 59%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 66%, 37%).

Farmhouse Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 59%, 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#A12937

RGB161, 41, 55

HSL353°, 59%, 40%

HSV353°, 75%, 63%

CMYK0, 75, 66, 37

Decimal10561847

CSS RGBrgb(161, 41, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 59%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Farmhouse Red 170D-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Flamenco CSP-1195

ΔE 2.2 · #A12533

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 2.3 · #A42E37

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 3.5 · #A22E34

Vista Paint

Romeo O Romeo C-1144

ΔE 3.9 · #A2273D

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 4.8 · #AE373F

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 5.7 · #AC3A3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 5.8 · #942A35

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 6 · #A73944

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 6.6 · #9B2C2C

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 6.6 · #AC3235

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 6.8 · #A43B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 8.8 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10 · #922B3E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12.6 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.7 · #9A4039

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

#A12937

#2AA294

Analogous

#A22A74

#A12937

#A2582A

Triadic

#A12937

#38A22A

#2A38A2

Split-Complementary

#A12937

#2AA258

#2A74A2

Tetradic

#A12937

#74A22A

#2AA294

#582AA2

Monochromatic

#290A0E

#651A23

#A12937

#D04958

#E08590

Rectangle

#A12937

#A2942A

#2AA294

#2A38A2

Compound

#A12937

#A2582A

#2AA294

#2A74A2

Variations

Lighter

#CD3C4D

#D17580

#E0B3B8

Darker

#841F2B

#5D141C

#370A10

Saturation

#785458

#A22A38

#B71528

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

7.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A12937

#706832

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A12937

#4F4F35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A12937

#9F323B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Farmhouse 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

#B84B44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A12937

Daylight 5500K

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

#A55069

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.

#2B8278

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: #A12937;

CSS — background

background-color: #A12937;

CSS Variable

--color-farmhouse-red: #A12937;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'farmhouse-red': '#A12937' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A12937] text-[#A12937]

SCSS

$farmhouse-red: #A12937;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A12937?

#A12937 is Farmhouse Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A12937 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Farmhouse Red?

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

What colors pair well with Farmhouse Red?

Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse Red?

You can download Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse Red?

The hex code is #A12937. In RGB it's 161, 41, 55, and in HSL it's 353°, 59%, 40%.

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