REDS

Fabulous Red

#A92C29

RGB 169, 44, 41 · HSL 1°, 61%, 41% · CMYK 0, 74, 76, 34

Fabulous Red is #A92C29 in HEX — rgb(169, 44, 41), hsl(1°, 61%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 74%, 76%, 34%).

Fabulous Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 61%, 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#A92C29

RGB169, 44, 41

HSL1°, 61%, 41%

HSV1°, 76%, 66%

CMYK0, 74, 76, 34

Decimal11086889

CSS RGBrgb(169, 44, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 61%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ryan Red S04G9

ΔE 2.1 · #AA2C2D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 4.2 · #B33234

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 4.5 · #A2231D

Benjamin Moore

Million 2003-10

ΔE 4.5 · #B6342D

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 4.7 · #B02D33

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 5.1 · #B8352E

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 5.6 · #B03537

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 5.7 · #AD2C34

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 5.7 · #B12D35

Behr

Rodeo Red 200D-7

ΔE 5.9 · #9B2B27

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.1 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.3 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 7.6 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 10.1 · #AC3A3E

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 10.2 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#A92C29

#29A6A8

Analogous

#A82966

#A92C29

#A86B29

Triadic

#A92C29

#29A82B

#2B29A8

Split-Complementary

#A92C29

#29A86B

#2966A8

Tetradic

#A92C29

#66A829

#29A6A8

#6B29A8

Monochromatic

#2D0C0B

#6B1B1A

#A92C29

#D34D4A

#E28988

Rectangle

#A92C29

#A6A829

#29A6A8

#2B29A8

Compound

#A92C29

#A86B29

#29A6A8

#2966A8

Variations

Lighter

#D0403D

#D47776

#E1B5B4

Darker

#89201E

#601413

#390B0A

Saturation

#7C5655

#A82B29

#BD1714

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

6.82:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A92C29

#776C21

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A92C29

#545429

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A92C29

#A7323D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fabulous 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

#BE4E3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A92C29

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB535E

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.

#2B8587

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: #A92C29;

CSS — background

background-color: #A92C29;

CSS Variable

--color-fabulous-red: #A92C29;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fabulous-red': '#A92C29' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A92C29] text-[#A92C29]

SCSS

$fabulous-red: #A92C29;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A92C29?

#A92C29 is Fabulous Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A92C29 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fabulous Red?

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

What colors pair well with Fabulous Red?

Fabulous 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 Fabulous Red?

You can download Fabulous 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 Fabulous Red?

The hex code is #A92C29. In RGB it's 169, 44, 41, and in HSL it's 1°, 61%, 41%.

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