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Primal Red

#A92B4F

RGB 169, 43, 79 · HSL 343°, 59%, 42% · CMYK 0, 75, 53, 34

Primal Red is #A92B4F in HEX — rgb(169, 43, 79), hsl(343°, 59%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 53%, 34%).

Primal Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 59%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A92B4F

RGB169, 43, 79

HSL343°, 59%, 42%

HSV343°, 75%, 66%

CMYK0, 75, 53, 34

Decimal11086671

CSS RGBrgb(169, 43, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 59%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 4.2 · #AB3756

Benjamin Moore

Magenta 2077-10

ΔE 4.6 · #9D294C

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 4.7 · #A4334E

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 5.3 · #9F2D47

Vista Paint

Red Blush K-1224

ΔE 5.4 · #A93851

Behr

Fortune Red BIC-48

ΔE 6.4 · #AF324A

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

ΔE 7.1 · #AB3C51

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 7.9 · #AC3E5F

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 9.3 · #9F3A4F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 10.5 · #922B3E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 10.6 · #A53C49

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 12 · #B84D5D

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 13.4 · #B8516C

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.4 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.8 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 23.5 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A92B4F

#2CAA86

Analogous

#AA2C8F

#A92B4F

#AA472C

Triadic

#A92B4F

#50AA2C

#2C50AA

Split-Complementary

#A92B4F

#2CAA47

#2C8FAA

Tetradic

#A92B4F

#8FAA2C

#2CAA86

#472CAA

Monochromatic

#310D17

#6D1C33

#A92B4F

#D25175

#E28DA5

Rectangle

#A92B4F

#AA862C

#2CAA86

#2C50AA

Compound

#A92B4F

#AA472C

#2CAA86

#2C8FAA

Variations

Lighter

#CE436A

#D37A93

#E1B6C2

Darker

#8B213F

#61152A

#3A0B18

Saturation

#7E5863

#AA2C50

#C01646

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.68:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A92B4F

#756E4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A92B4F

#53534B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A92B4F

#A6393F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Primal Red strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#BE4D56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A92B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB527B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#2D896F

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: #A92B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A92B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-primal-red: #A92B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'primal-red': '#A92B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A92B4F] text-[#A92B4F]

SCSS

$primal-red: #A92B4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A92B4F?

#A92B4F is Primal Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #A92B4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Primal Red?

Primal Red works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Primal Red?

Primal Red pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Primal Red?

You can download Primal 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 Primal Red?

The hex code is #A92B4F. In RGB it's 169, 43, 79, and in HSL it's 343°, 59%, 42%.

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