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Chernobog

#AC0132

RGB 172, 1, 50 · HSL 343°, 99%, 34% · CMYK 0, 99, 71, 33

Chernobog is #AC0132 in HEX — rgb(172, 1, 50), hsl(343°, 99%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 71%, 33%).

Chernobog pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 99%, 34%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AC0132

RGB172, 1, 50

HSL343°, 99%, 34%

HSV343°, 99%, 67%

CMYK0, 99, 71, 33

Decimal11272498

CSS RGBrgb(172, 1, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 99%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

California Poppy S-G-160

ΔE 4.6 · #A4102D

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2086-10

ΔE 7.5 · #B42836

Vista Paint

Red Baron K-672

ΔE 8.8 · #BE2535

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 9.6 · #B12D35

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 9.8 · #AD2C34

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 9.9 · #C03543

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 10.5 · #9D0B1E

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 10.8 · #C51D34

Dulux

Kaitaia NZ10E4

ΔE 10.8 · #AE2B2F

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 11.3 · #B83236

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 11.4 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 13.2 · #AE373F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.2 · #9B2C2C

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 15.4 · #B8352E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 16.5 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 19.2 · #A53C49

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 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

#AC0132

#01AD7C

Analogous

#AD0187

#AC0132

#AD2601

Triadic

#AC0132

#32AD01

#0132AD

Split-Complementary

#AC0132

#01AD26

#0187AD

Tetradic

#AC0132

#87AD01

#01AD7C

#2601AD

Monochromatic

#190007

#60001C

#AC0132

#F90147

#FE487C

Rectangle

#AC0132

#AD7C01

#01AD7C

#0132AD

Compound

#AC0132

#AD2601

#01AD7C

#0187AD

Variations

Lighter

#F00145

#EF4575

#ED9BB2

Darker

#8B0027

#5F001B

#370010

Saturation

#703D4C

#AD0132

#AD0031

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

7.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AC0132

#736A2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC0132

#4B4B2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC0132

#A91F2E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Chernobog 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

#C02D41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC0132

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE3265

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#0F8563

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: #AC0132;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC0132;

CSS Variable

--color-chernobog: #AC0132;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chernobog': '#AC0132' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC0132] text-[#AC0132]

SCSS

$chernobog: #AC0132;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC0132?

#AC0132 is Chernobog, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AC0132 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chernobog?

Chernobog 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 Chernobog?

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

Where can I download Chernobog?

You can download Chernobog 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 Chernobog?

The hex code is #AC0132. In RGB it's 172, 1, 50, and in HSL it's 343°, 99%, 34%.

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