REDS

Carmine Red

#A2231D

RGB 162, 35, 29 · HSL 3°, 70%, 37% · CMYK 0, 78, 82, 36

Carmine Red is #A2231D in HEX — rgb(162, 35, 29), hsl(3°, 70%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 82%, 36%).

Carmine Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 70%, 37%. 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#A2231D

RGB162, 35, 29

HSL3°, 70%, 37%

HSV3°, 82%, 64%

CMYK0, 78, 82, 36

Decimal10625821

CSS RGBrgb(162, 35, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 70%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 4.9 · #9A0B15

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

ΔE 5.7 · #B12D2C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 6.5 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7 · #B8352E

Behr

Red Tomato 170B-7

ΔE 7.1 · #AE1B27

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 8.5 · #B33234

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 8.8 · #B02D33

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9.4 · #B83236

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 9.8 · #B12D35

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 9.8 · #AD2C34

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.5 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.7 · #BD413A

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 14.1 · #AA423A

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 14.5 · #C34B44

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 18.4 · #B64F48

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

#A2231D

#1C9AA0

Analogous

#A01C58

#A2231D

#A0651C

Triadic

#A2231D

#1CA023

#231CA0

Split-Complementary

#A2231D

#1CA065

#1C58A0

Tetradic

#A2231D

#58A01C

#1C9AA0

#651CA0

Monochromatic

#1E0705

#5F1511

#A2231D

#DA372F

#E67670

Rectangle

#A2231D

#9AA01C

#1C9AA0

#231CA0

Compound

#A2231D

#A0651C

#1C9AA0

#1C58A0

Variations

Lighter

#D72F26

#D86B65

#E2AEAB

Darker

#831A14

#5C100C

#360806

Saturation

#724D4B

#A0231C

#AF160E

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

7.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A2231D

#716611

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2231D

#4E4E1E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2231D

#A02A36

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carmine 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

#B94731

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2231D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A64C55

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#207B80

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: #A2231D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2231D;

CSS Variable

--color-carmine-red: #A2231D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carmine-red': '#A2231D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2231D] text-[#A2231D]

SCSS

$carmine-red: #A2231D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2231D?

#A2231D is Carmine Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #A2231D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carmine Red?

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

What colors pair well with Carmine Red?

Carmine 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 Carmine Red?

You can download Carmine 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 Carmine Red?

The hex code is #A2231D. In RGB it's 162, 35, 29, and in HSL it's 3°, 70%, 37%.

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