REDS

California Poppy

#A4102D

RGB 164, 16, 45 · HSL 348°, 82%, 35% · CMYK 0, 90, 73, 36

California Poppy is #A4102D in HEX — rgb(164, 16, 45), hsl(348°, 82%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 90%, 73%, 36%).

California Poppy pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 82%, 35%. 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#A4102D

RGB164, 16, 45

HSL348°, 82%, 35%

HSV348°, 90%, 64%

CMYK0, 90, 73, 36

Decimal10752045

CSS RGBrgb(164, 16, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 82%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

California Poppy S-G-160

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2086-10

ΔE 5.8 · #B42836

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 6.6 · #AD2C34

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 6.9 · #B12D35

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.1 · #9D0B1E

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 7.3 · #B02D33

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 7.5 · #9B111E

Dulux

Kaitaia NZ10E4

ΔE 7.7 · #AE2B2F

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 8.8 · #AC3235

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9.1 · #B83236

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 10.4 · #AE373F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.8 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 11.7 · #C53A4B

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13 · #B8352E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.1 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 16.9 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#A4102D

#10A285

Analogous

#A21077

#A4102D

#A23C10

Triadic

#A4102D

#2DA210

#102DA2

Split-Complementary

#A4102D

#10A23C

#1077A2

Tetradic

#A4102D

#77A210

#10A285

#3C10A2

Monochromatic

#170206

#5D091A

#A4102D

#E81741

#EF5D7A

Rectangle

#A4102D

#A28510

#10A285

#102DA2

Compound

#A4102D

#A23C10

#10A285

#1077A2

Variations

Lighter

#DF163E

#E15672

#E6A4B1

Darker

#850A23

#5D0517

#37020C

Saturation

#6F434C

#A2102D

#AA0829

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

7.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A4102D

#6F6626

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4102D

#49492A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4102D

#A1222F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

California Poppy 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

#BA393D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4102D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A83E61

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#17816C

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: #A4102D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4102D;

CSS Variable

--color-california-poppy: #A4102D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-poppy': '#A4102D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4102D] text-[#A4102D]

SCSS

$california-poppy: #A4102D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4102D?

#A4102D is California Poppy, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #A4102D warm or cool?

California Poppy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with California Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with California Poppy?

California Poppy 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 California Poppy?

You can download California Poppy 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 California Poppy?

The hex code is #A4102D. In RGB it's 164, 16, 45, and in HSL it's 348°, 82%, 35%.

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