REDS
Signal Red
#A52019
Signal Red is #A52019 in HEX — rgb(165, 32, 25), hsl(3°, 74%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 81%, 85%, 35%).
Signal Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 74%, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Signal Red 3001
Benjamin Moore
Heritage HC-181
Dulux
True Heart S05G8
Behr
Red Tomato 170B-7
Colorhouse
Create .04 Create-04
Dutch Boy
International Red D-6771
Vista Paint
Red Red K-1219
Dunn-Edwards
Hot Jazz DEA107
Sherwin-Williams
Real Red SW6868
Kilz
Atomic Red LH170
Hallman-Lindsay
Unmatched Beauty 1110
Kobra
Red 15
IKEA
IKEA130 130
Valspar
Scarlet Sun 1011-1
PPG
Cinnamon Stone 1193-7
Farrow & Ball
Charlotte's Locks 268
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
9/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bold · Energetic
Signal 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #A52019;background-color: #A52019;--color-signal-red: #A52019;colors: { 'signal-red': '#A52019' }bg-[#A52019] text-[#A52019]$signal-red: #A52019;Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A52019?
#A52019 is Signal Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.
Is #A52019 warm or cool?
Signal Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Signal Red?
Signal Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Signal Red?
Signal 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 Signal Red?
You can download Signal 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 Signal Red?
The hex code is #A52019. In RGB it's 165, 32, 25, and in HSL it's 3°, 74%, 37%.
