REDS

Red Revival

#A8453B

RGB 168, 69, 59 · HSL 6°, 48%, 45% · CMYK 0, 59, 65, 34

Red Revival is #A8453B in HEX — rgb(168, 69, 59), hsl(6°, 48%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 65%, 34%).

Red Revival pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 48%, 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#A8453B

RGB168, 69, 59

HSL6°, 48%, 45%

HSV6°, 65%, 66%

CMYK0, 59, 65, 34

Decimal11027771

CSS RGBrgb(168, 69, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 48%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sangria 2006-20

ΔE 1.2 · #A64438

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 2.2 · #AA423A

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 2.3 · #A14237

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 3.3 · #9E3E33

Behr

Fire Cracker PPU2-16

ΔE 3.3 · #A03F39

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 3.4 · #B34B42

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 3.7 · #B44C43

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 4.5 · #9D3A2F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 4.9 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.6 · #9A4039

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 5.7 · #B54644

Valspar

Fire Orange 2009-7

ΔE 6 · #B35545

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.7 · #9A3636

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.6 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.5 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#A8453B

#3C9FAA

Analogous

#AA3C68

#A8453B

#AA7E3C

Triadic

#A8453B

#3CAA47

#473CAA

Split-Complementary

#A8453B

#3CAA7E

#3C68AA

Tetradic

#A8453B

#68AA3C

#3C9FAA

#7E3CAA

Monochromatic

#391814

#712F28

#A8453B

#CA7268

#DEA7A1

Rectangle

#A8453B

#9FAA3C

#3C9FAA

#473CAA

Compound

#A8453B

#AA7E3C

#3C9FAA

#3C68AA

Variations

Lighter

#C56459

#CD8F89

#DEC1BD

Darker

#8A372E

#60241E

#391510

Saturation

#836662

#AA473C

#C82F1E

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

5.87:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A8453B

#7D7337

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8453B

#60603C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8453B

#A6474F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Revival 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

#BD6047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8453B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB656C

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.

#3A8189

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: #A8453B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8453B;

CSS Variable

--color-red-revival: #A8453B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-revival': '#A8453B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8453B] text-[#A8453B]

SCSS

$red-revival: #A8453B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8453B?

#A8453B is Red Revival, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A8453B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Revival?

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

What colors pair well with Red Revival?

Red Revival 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 Red Revival?

You can download Red Revival 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 Red Revival?

The hex code is #A8453B. In RGB it's 168, 69, 59, and in HSL it's 6°, 48%, 45%.

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