REDS

California Poppy

#A83C3F

RGB 168, 60, 63 · HSL 358°, 47%, 45% · CMYK 0, 64, 63, 34

California Poppy is #A83C3F in HEX — rgb(168, 60, 63), hsl(358°, 47%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 63%, 34%).

California Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 47%, 45%. 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#A83C3F

RGB168, 60, 63

HSL358°, 47%, 45%

HSV358°, 64%, 66%

CMYK0, 64, 63, 34

Decimal11025471

CSS RGBrgb(168, 60, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 47%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 1.1 · #A53B3D

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 1.5 · #A43B3E

Behr

Bijou Red UL110-16

ΔE 2.1 · #A2393A

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 2.3 · #AF3F42

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 2.5 · #AC3A3E

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 2.8 · #AD3C44

Benjamin Moore

Lyons CC-68

ΔE 3 · #A73942

Sherwin-Williams

Poinsettia SW6594

ΔE 4 · #9D373C

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 4.2 · #AF4642

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 4.6 · #9A3636

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 4.8 · #B54644

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 6.7 · #A04344

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.1 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 7.3 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.7 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 14.3 · #9B3821

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#A83C3F

#3DA9A5

Analogous

#A93D76

#A83C3F

#A96F3D

Triadic

#A83C3F

#40A93D

#3D40A9

Split-Complementary

#A83C3F

#3DA96F

#3D76A9

Tetradic

#A83C3F

#76A93D

#3DA9A5

#6F3DA9

Monochromatic

#381415

#70292B

#A83C3F

#C9696C

#DDA1A3

Rectangle

#A83C3F

#A9A53D

#3DA9A5

#3D40A9

Compound

#A83C3F

#A96F3D

#3DA9A5

#3D76A9

Variations

Lighter

#C45A5E

#CC898B

#DEBEBF

Darker

#892E32

#601E21

#391112

Saturation

#836364

#A93D40

#C71E24

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

6.21:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A83C3F

#7A703B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A83C3F

#5B5B3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A83C3F

#A64149

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

#BD5A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A83C3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB5F6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3B8986

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: #A83C3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A83C3F;

CSS Variable

--color-california-poppy: #A83C3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-poppy': '#A83C3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A83C3F] text-[#A83C3F]

SCSS

$california-poppy: #A83C3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A83C3F?

#A83C3F is California Poppy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A83C3F 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 #A83C3F. In RGB it's 168, 60, 63, and in HSL it's 358°, 47%, 45%.

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