REDS

Rufous

#A81C07

RGB 168, 28, 7 · HSL 8°, 92%, 34% · CMYK 0, 83, 96, 34

Rufous is #A81C07 in HEX — rgb(168, 28, 7), hsl(8°, 92%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 96%, 34%).

Rufous pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 92%, 34%. 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#A81C07

RGB168, 28, 7

HSL8°, 92%, 34%

HSV8°, 96%, 66%

CMYK0, 83, 96, 34

Decimal11017223

CSS RGBrgb(168, 28, 7)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 92%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 6.8 · #A12312

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 7.2 · #BD2E1E

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 11.3 · #9A0B15

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.5 · #B53B26

Dulux

Cartoon Red SB7D8

ΔE 11.7 · #CE3C27

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 12.2 · #C4342D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.8 · #B8352E

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 15.5 · #BF2D32

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 15.9 · #D0252F

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 16 · #BC3033

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 18.1 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 18.6 · #BD413A

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 19.2 · #C9543A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 19.5 · #D24B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 21.7 · #9B2C2C

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

#A81C07

#0791A6

Analogous

#A60741

#A81C07

#A66C07

Triadic

#A81C07

#07A61C

#1C07A6

Split-Complementary

#A81C07

#07A66C

#0741A6

Tetradic

#A81C07

#41A607

#0791A6

#6C07A6

Monochromatic

#180401

#5D1004

#A81C07

#F0290A

#F8654F

Rectangle

#A81C07

#91A607

#0791A6

#1C07A6

Compound

#A81C07

#A66C07

#0791A6

#0741A6

Variations

Lighter

#E7270A

#E9604B

#EAA89E

Darker

#881402

#5F0D00

#370700

Saturation

#6F453F

#A61C07

#AA1A03

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

7.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A81C07

#756900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A81C07

#4E4E0B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A81C07

#A62434

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rufous 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

#BD4220

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A81C07

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB4745

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#107483

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: #A81C07;

CSS — background

background-color: #A81C07;

CSS Variable

--color-rufous: #A81C07;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rufous': '#A81C07' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A81C07] text-[#A81C07]

SCSS

$rufous: #A81C07;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A81C07?

#A81C07 is Rufous, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #A81C07 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rufous?

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

What colors pair well with Rufous?

Rufous 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 Rufous?

You can download Rufous 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 Rufous?

The hex code is #A81C07. In RGB it's 168, 28, 7, and in HSL it's 8°, 92%, 34%.

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