REDS

Crimson Heart

#A1394D

RGB 161, 57, 77 · HSL 348°, 48%, 43% · CMYK 0, 65, 52, 37

Crimson Heart is #A1394D in HEX — rgb(161, 57, 77), hsl(348°, 48%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 52%, 37%).

Crimson Heart pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 48%, 43%. 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#A1394D

RGB161, 57, 77

HSL348°, 48%, 43%

HSV348°, 65%, 63%

CMYK0, 65, 52, 37

Decimal10565965

CSS RGBrgb(161, 57, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 48%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crimson Heart S02H8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Roseate 2078-10

ΔE 1.5 · #9E3549

Sherwin-Williams

Valentine SW6587

ΔE 1.5 · #A53A4E

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 1.8 · #9F3A4F

Vista Paint

Red Blush K-1224

ΔE 3.7 · #A93851

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 4.1 · #A83E4C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 4.3 · #A53C49

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 4.5 · #9F2D47

Behr

High Drama UL100-5

ΔE 4.6 · #993542

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 5.6 · #922B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Ode To Joy 1137

ΔE 5.6 · #9D404A

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 7.8 · #B84D5D

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.9 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.4 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#A1394D

#39A28D

Analogous

#A23983

#A1394D

#A25939

Triadic

#A1394D

#4EA239

#394EA2

Split-Complementary

#A1394D

#39A259

#3983A2

Tetradic

#A1394D

#83A239

#39A28D

#5939A2

Monochromatic

#311118

#6A2533

#A1394D

#C76075

#DB99A6

Rectangle

#A1394D

#A28D39

#39A28D

#394EA2

Compound

#A1394D

#A25939

#39A28D

#3983A2

Variations

Lighter

#C35369

#CB8492

#DDBBC2

Darker

#842C3D

#5C1C29

#361017

Saturation

#7D5E64

#A2394E

#BF1D3D

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A1394D

#736C4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1394D

#57574B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1394D

#9E4146

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crimson Heart 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

#B85755

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1394D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A55C79

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#378374

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: #A1394D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1394D;

CSS Variable

--color-crimson-heart: #A1394D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crimson-heart': '#A1394D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1394D] text-[#A1394D]

SCSS

$crimson-heart: #A1394D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1394D?

#A1394D is Crimson Heart, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A1394D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crimson Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Crimson Heart?

Crimson Heart 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 Crimson Heart?

You can download Crimson Heart 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 Crimson Heart?

The hex code is #A1394D. In RGB it's 161, 57, 77, and in HSL it's 348°, 48%, 43%.

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