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True Crimson

#A22042

RGB 162, 32, 66 · HSL 344°, 67%, 38% · CMYK 0, 80, 59, 36

True Crimson is #A22042 in HEX — rgb(162, 32, 66), hsl(344°, 67%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 59%, 36%).

True Crimson pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 67%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A22042

RGB162, 32, 66

HSL344°, 67%, 38%

HSV344°, 80%, 64%

CMYK0, 80, 59, 36

Decimal10625090

CSS RGBrgb(162, 32, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 67%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Scarlet BXC-03

ΔE 2.7 · #A1153E

Benjamin Moore

Cherry CSP-1200

ΔE 3.2 · #A0243E

Vista Paint

Francesca K-712

ΔE 4 · #9F253D

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Cake 1124

ΔE 4.2 · #9D253D

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 5.4 · #9F2D47

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 5.8 · #A42E41

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 6.9 · #A4334E

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9.3 · #922B3E

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 10.4 · #A83E4C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.4 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.4 · #942A35

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 11 · #9F3A4F

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 11.3 · #AD3C44

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 14.8 · #9A3636

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 18.9 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 19.1 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A22042

#20A27F

Analogous

#A22084

#A22042

#A23E20

Triadic

#A22042

#43A220

#2043A2

Split-Complementary

#A22042

#20A23E

#2084A2

Tetradic

#A22042

#84A220

#20A27F

#3E20A2

Monochromatic

#22070E

#621328

#A22042

#D73762

#E47794

Rectangle

#A22042

#A27F20

#20A27F

#2043A2

Compound

#A22042

#A23E20

#20A27F

#2084A2

Variations

Lighter

#D52C59

#D66A87

#E2AEBC

Darker

#841734

#5D0E23

#370714

Saturation

#744D58

#A22043

#B2103B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A22042

#6F673E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A22042

#4D4D3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A22042

#9F2E37

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

True Crimson strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B9454D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A22042

Daylight 5500K

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

#A64A71

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.

#238168

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: #A22042;

CSS — background

background-color: #A22042;

CSS Variable

--color-true-crimson: #A22042;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'true-crimson': '#A22042' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A22042] text-[#A22042]

SCSS

$true-crimson: #A22042;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A22042?

#A22042 is True Crimson, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A22042 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with True Crimson?

True Crimson works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with True Crimson?

True Crimson pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download True Crimson?

You can download True Crimson 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 True Crimson?

The hex code is #A22042. In RGB it's 162, 32, 66, and in HSL it's 344°, 67%, 38%.

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