REDS

Harissa Red

#A52A2A

RGB 165, 42, 42 · HSL 0°, 59%, 41% · CMYK 0, 75, 75, 35

Harissa Red is #A52A2A in HEX — rgb(165, 42, 42), hsl(0°, 59%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%).

Harissa Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 59%, 41%. 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#A52A2A

RGB165, 42, 42

HSL0°, 59%, 41%

HSV0°, 75%, 65%

CMYK0, 75, 75, 35

Decimal10824234

CSS RGBrgb(165, 42, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 59%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ryan Red S04G9

ΔE 1.6 · #AA2C2D

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 4.1 · #A82E33

Dunn-Edwards

Red Ink DEA151

ΔE 4.2 · #AC3235

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 4.3 · #9B2B27

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 4.3 · #B02D33

Benjamin Moore

Hot CSP-1155

ΔE 4.7 · #AA3535

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 4.7 · #B03537

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 5.1 · #B12D35

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 5.6 · #9B2C2C

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 5.9 · #A2231D

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.1 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7.1 · #B8352E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8 · #BD413A

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 8.6 · #AC3A3E

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 8.7 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.9 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#A52A2A

#2BA6A6

Analogous

#A62B69

#A52A2A

#A6692B

Triadic

#A52A2A

#2BA62B

#2B2BA6

Split-Complementary

#A52A2A

#2BA669

#2B69A6

Tetradic

#A52A2A

#69A62B

#2BA6A6

#692BA6

Monochromatic

#2D0C0C

#691B1B

#A52A2A

#D14D4D

#E18989

Rectangle

#A52A2A

#A6A62B

#2BA6A6

#2B2BA6

Compound

#A52A2A

#A6692B

#2BA6A6

#2B69A6

Variations

Lighter

#CE4040

#D27777

#E0B5B5

Darker

#872020

#5F1414

#380B0B

Saturation

#7B5656

#A62B2B

#BC1515

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A52A2A

#746A22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A52A2A

#51512A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A52A2A

#A3313B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Harissa 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

#BB4C3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A52A2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8515F

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.

#2C8585

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: #A52A2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A52A2A;

CSS Variable

--color-harissa-red: #A52A2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harissa-red': '#A52A2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A52A2A] text-[#A52A2A]

SCSS

$harissa-red: #A52A2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A52A2A?

#A52A2A is Harissa Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A52A2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harissa Red?

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

What colors pair well with Harissa Red?

Harissa 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 Harissa Red?

You can download Harissa 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 Harissa Red?

The hex code is #A52A2A. In RGB it's 165, 42, 42, and in HSL it's 0°, 59%, 41%.

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